Stock Market Crash: Wednesday, May 21, 2025

This Wednesday, global stock markets recorded significant declines. In the United States, the Dow Jones lost 1.91%, the S&P 500 1.61%, and the Nasdaq 1.41%. The declines were led by the Dow Jones, with a 1.91 percent drop, closing at 41,860.44 points, followed by the S&P 500, which fell 1. ... .

In Europe, Spain's Ibex 35 fell 0.3%, putting its streak of nine consecutive sessions of gains at risk, the best since 2022.

The declines are attributed to concerns over the tax cut bill in the United States and the lack of progress in international trade talks.