#USStockDrop

Key Factors Behind the Market Drop:

1. Aggressive Tariff Policies: .

2. Attacks on Federal Reserve Independence: President Trump's public criticisms of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raised concerns about the central bank's autonomy. On April 21, the Dow fell 972 points (2.48%), the S&P 500 dropped 2.36%, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 2.55% .

3. Investor Flight to Safe Havens: Amid the uncertainty, investors sought refuge in assets like gold, which soared to a record high of $3,500.05 per ounce on April 22