Product Comparison News 17 June 2025 - 19 July 2025

February 5, 2026, 5:18 PM EST. Wall Street saw sharp losses as the S&P 500 fell 1.2%, the Dow dropped 592 points, and the Nasdaq plunged 1.6%, driven by declines in technology stocks including Qualcomm, which fell 8.5% despite beating earnings expectations. Bitcoin halved from its peak last fall, continuing its downward trend. U.S. job market reports indicated rising unemployment claims and a surge in layoffs, the highest for a January since 2009, pushing Treasury yields lower with the 10-year yield dropping to 4.19%. Job openings reached a five-year low in December, raising concerns about economic strength and prompting speculation about potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Commodity markets were volatile, with silver prices plummeting 9.1% and gold settling down 1.2%, reflecting broader market uncertainty.