U.S. Stocks Experience Historic Two-Day Wipeout, Losing $11 Trillion Since Inauguration Day

The U.S. stock market has witnessed its most significant two-day decline in history, with a staggering loss of $11 trillion in market value since Inauguration Day. This unprecedented downturn, which began on April 3, 2025, has left investors reeling and markets in turmoil.

According to MarketWatch, the S&P 500 alone lost $2.4 trillion in market value on the first day of the wipeout, marking the largest one-day loss since 2020. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite also experienced significant declines, with the former dropping by 8.5% and the latter by 9.2% over the two-day period.

Analysts attribute the historic plunge to a combination of factors, including rising inflation fears, geopolitical tensions, and concerns over the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. The market's reaction has been swift and severe, with many investors scrambling to adjust their portfolios in the face of the unprecedented volatility.

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What is the US stock market?

The stock market is a trading network that connects investors looking to buy and sell stocks and their derivatives. An easy way to think about think about the stock market is to consider it as a network of stock exchanges where traders and investors buy and sell shares of publicly traded companies.

How much loss is in the stock market today?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2,231.07 points, or 5.50%, to close at 38,314.86, while the S&P 500 fell 5.97% to 5,074.08. The Nasdaq Composite pulled back 5.82% to finish the session at 15,587.79.

How much has the stock market lost since January?

U.S. stocks have had a rough go of it since President Donald Trump was sworn into office for his second term in January. Since Jan. 17, the Friday before Inauguration Day, the U.S. stock market has seen $9.6 trillion in value erased, according to data from FactSet and Dow Jones Market Data.

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