U.S. stock markets faced a downturn in February, with major indexes like the Dow and S&P 500 down 2.3% and the Nasdaq down 4.8%, marking their worst month since late 2023. Investor confidence waned amid uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s economic policies, particularly aggressive tariffs, while Tesla saw a significant 28% drop in stock value, leading to a $360 billion loss in market capitalization. Despite the challenges, some analysts maintain a positive outlook for the S&P, predicting a potential 10% increase by year-end.
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Asia-Pacific markets are mostly rising as investors await key business activity readings from China and India. Nippon Steel shares fell 2% after its president indicated a potential lawsuit against the U.S. government over the blocked acquisition of U.S. Steel, citing concerns over the review process. Meanwhile, market outlooks for 2025 suggest volatility but opportunities for stock pickers, with UBS predicting the S&P 500 could reach 6,600, driven by profit growth despite potential risks from trade policy and inflation. Microsoft plans to invest $80 billion in AI-enabled data centers, with over half allocated to the U.S.
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