Dow plunges over 900 points after weak jobs report sparks recession fears
Stocks tumbled Thursday after fresh data stoked fears that the US economy is weakening as interest rates stay at a 23-year high. The Dow slid by 496 points, or 1.2%, after plunging more than 700 points earlier in the session.
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2 developments- Aug 1, 2024Dow closes nearly 500 points lower as investors fear the US economy is faltering
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Stock market today: Dow drops 600 on weak jobs data as a global sell-off whips back to Wall Street
Dow Plummets Nearly 1,000 Points—How The Stock Market Plunge Could Impact The Job Market
Dow plunges nearly 1,000 points after report shows sharp drop in U.S. hiring
Dow closes nearly 500 points lower as investors fear the US economy is faltering
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1 viewpointDow plunges over 900 points after weak jobs report sparks recession fears
Dow tumbles over 500 points after fresh data ignite fears about slowing economy