October 2025’s market volatility comes after April’s historic crash, signaling a correction phase rather than a new crisis. Analysts urge focus on earnings and AI demand, not fear-driven headlines.
October 4, 2025
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MarketWatch
April’s Crash Sets the Stage
April 2025 saw a historic market crash following President Trump's tariff announcement, dubbed "Liberation Day".[WSJ] In two days, the Dow dropped over 4,000 points—its worst since the 2020 COVID-19 nosedive. Major indices lost more than 10%, wiping out $6.6 trillion in value, and the VIX hit a five-year high.
Key Recovery Milestones
Administration paused new tariffs April 9
S&P 500 and Nasdaq returned to record highs by late June[Bloomberg]
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Money
October’s Drivers: Less Tariff, More Tech
October's market weakness links to valuation concerns and AI investment sustainability fears, not tariffs.
What Sparked Volatility?
Fed Chair Powell called stocks "fairly highly valued" on Sept. 23, sparking a sell-off[CNBC]
Worries spread over whether AI infrastructure spend will turn into growth
Losses hit most sectors; only utilities and energy rose as oil climbed 5%
Despite investor nerves, demand for AI remains robust, with multibillion-dollar investment commitments from industry leaders like Oracle, Nvidia, and OpenAI.[Reuters]
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