Nasdaq Stumbles as Fed Jitters Mount, Intel Soars, Tariffs Rattle Tech Markets
U.S. stocks fell for a third straight session Thursday, with the Nasdaq down 0.5% to 22,384.70, erasing recent record highs. Strong economic data—including a Q2 GDP revision to 3.8% and lower jobless claims—pushed Treasury yields and the dollar higher, fueling doubts about near-term Fed rate cuts. Intel surged 9% on investment reports, while Oracle dropped 5% after a “Sell” rating. Trump announced sweeping new tariffs, rattling global pharma stocks.