U.S. Stocks Decline Amid Strong GDP Growth and Stable Unemployment Data
U.S. equity markets experienced a sharp morning decline on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite leading losses at 5.08%, followed by the S&P 500 down 3.39% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 2.37%. Despite the intraday volatility, major indices remain above their 2025 year-end closing levels. The market sell-off occurs alongside robust macroeconomic data, including a 3.4% annual real GDP growth rate for the third quarter of 2026 and a stable unemployment rate of 4.2%. Corporate earnings from sectors such as payments, healthcare, and aerospace also showed strength, with companies like Visa and GE Aerospace reporting significant increases in transaction volumes and orders respectively.
Topics: Earnings Reports GDP Growth Stock Market Indices Unemployment Rate
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