October 25, 2025 | 17:35As the S&P 500 trades at all-time highs with valuations reaching 30 times trailing earnings—significantly above historical norms—market veterans are sounding alarms about potential turbulence ahead. With the index up 35% from April lows and economic headwinds including inflation, geopolitical tensions, and a $38 trillion national debt gathering strength, experts warn that a 20% correction similar to earlier this year remains entirely possible. Investors should prepare now with defensive strategies to protect their portfolios.
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Black Monday 1987: Could 11,000-Point Drop Happen Today?
The 1987 Black Monday crash saw the Dow Jones plummet 22.6% in a single day, equivalent to an 11,000-point drop today. Current market conditions show eerie parallels to the pre-crash environment of 1987, raising concerns about potential market vulnerability. The concentration of value in AI-focused tech giants adds new risk dimensions to today’s market structure.
read moreU.S. Stocks Rally on Strong Bank Earnings
U.S. stock markets surged Wednesday as major financial institutions reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, driving significant gains across all three major indices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 351 points (0.8%), the S&P 500 gained 1%, and the Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.2% in a broad-based rally led by banking giants Bank of America and Morgan Stanley. Despite the day’s impressive performance, ongoing trade concerns continue to cast a shadow over market sentiment, reminding investors that fundamental risks remain even amid the current optimism.
read moreIndian Markets Set for Lower Open Amid Global Weakness
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 are poised for a negative opening on Friday, tracking overnight declines in global markets. Despite Thursday’s gains of nearly 0.5% each, weak cues from Asian and US markets suggest a cautious start to the trading day as geopolitical tensions and economic data weigh on investor sentiment.
read moreIndian Markets Eye Flat Opening Amid Mixed Global Cues
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 are poised for a flat opening on Wednesday as mixed global signals create uncertainty. While Asian markets showed strength, US stocks retreated overnight, ending the S&P 500’s seven-day winning streak. Meanwhile, gold prices surged to record highs above $4,000 per ounce, reflecting shifting investor sentiment across global markets.
read moreIndian Markets Set for Weak Start Despite Global Gains
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 are poised for a lower opening on Monday, contrasting with positive momentum in Asian markets. This comes despite Friday’s gains in domestic markets driven by metal and banking stocks. Investors are closely monitoring multiple global triggers that could influence market direction throughout the week.
read moreIndian Markets Eye Flat Opening After Holiday Break
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 are poised for a flat opening on Friday following mixed global cues as markets resume trading after a two-day holiday break for Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti celebrations. The cautious outlook comes despite Wednesday’s strong session that broke an eight-day losing streak, driven by the RBI’s decision to maintain policy rates and announce supportive banking sector measures.
read moreIndian Markets Flat Ahead of RBI Policy, US Shutdown Fears Loom
Indian equity markets are poised for a flat opening as investors await the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy announcement amid mixed global cues. The Sensex and Nifty 50 extended their losing streak to eight consecutive sessions despite positive overnight performance on Wall Street, with market sentiment remaining cautious as multiple global economic indicators create uncertainty across financial markets.
read moreIndian Markets Set for Lower Open Amid Trump Tariffs
Indian benchmark indices are poised for a negative opening on Friday, extending their losing streak to six sessions. The downturn follows fresh tariff announcements by former US President Donald Trump and stronger-than-expected US economic data that clouded the Federal Reserve’s rate cut outlook. Asian markets and Wall Street also closed lower, reflecting global risk-off sentiment.
read moreStocks Extend Losses as Crypto Liquidations Weigh
U.S. stock markets extended their losing streak to three consecutive days on Thursday, with all major indexes closing lower amid growing investor anxiety. Yahoo Finance’s Jared Blikre joined Josh Lipton on ‘Asking for a Trend’ to analyze key market themes, including significant crypto asset liquidations and a concerning pattern in equity movements. The discussion highlighted ongoing volatility and shifting investor sentiment as markets face sustained pressure from multiple fronts.
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