U.S. Stocks Slide as Global Risk Appetite Shrinks

U.S. equity markets slipped further on Tuesday as investors digested growing concerns over an overheated tech sector and potential setbacks in the global macro backdrop. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were down modestly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq‑100 (via futures) also pointed to soft openings. A key driver of the mood: mounting doubts that massive AI‑related investments will be sustainably monetised, and that the recent credit‑fuelled infrastructure push may be showing cracks. At the same time, expectations for a near‑term rate cut by the Federal Reserve slipped, adding to the cautious tone. With the upcoming earnings report from Nvidia Corporation and delayed U.S. jobs data on deck, markets appear to be treading carefully ahead of pivotal macro announcements. Even the crypto world joined the retreat: Bitcoin tumbled toward the $90,000 mark as speculative waters cooled. On the corporate front, notable movers included Apple Inc. (down about 1.8 %) and Palantir Technologies (down 1.6 %) amid tech‑sector headwinds, while Alphabet Inc. climbed roughly 3.1 % after a major investment disclosure. In short: markets are pausing. The “must‑have” momentum of recent months is being replaced by “prove it” pressure — can companies deliver, and will central banks still feel compelled to cut? Until answers arrive, expect elevated volatility. #StockMarket #TechWorries #AIInvesting #FedWatch #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM