#MarketPullback The stock market doesn't move in a straight line, and smaller pullbacks are quite frequent. Here are some factors that have influenced recent market pullbacks, particularly in early to mid-2025:

* Tariff Threats: Recent threats of new tariffs, particularly from President Donald Trump on goods like Apple's iPhone and European Union products, have caused stocks to sink and contributed to market uncertainty. This has affected tech giants and companies with significant ties to global supply chains.

* Interest Rate Concerns: Jumps in interest rates or fears of higher-than-expected inflation have put pressure on stocks, especially the technology sector, as rising rates increase the cost of capital and lower the present value of future cash flows.

* Global Economic Slowdown: Signs of a global economic slowdown and concerns about a potential recession in 2025 have weighed on market sentiment.

* AI Investment Plateauing: While AI has driven significant gains in recent years, some investors are concerned that capital expenditures for AI infrastructure may be leveling off, potentially leading to muted returns for the information technology sector.

* Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) Outflows and Profit Booking: In some markets, a combination of global uncertainties, FII outflows, and profit-taking after recent rallies have led to market declines.

* COVID-19 Concerns (re-emerging in some regions): While generally under control, new waves of COVID-19 cases in parts of Asia have prompted heightened surveillance and cautious sentiment in some markets.