US stock markets faced a downturn fueled by concerns over a weakening economy, with job openings hitting a three-year low in July. The data, alongside disappointing manufacturing figures, heightened worries of a potential recession, prompting a drop in benchmark indexes and bond yields.
Traders are on edge, anticipating aggressive rate cuts by the Fed. The market saw mixed results as the Dow fell while the Nasdaq rose amid soft labor data and growing fears.
Analysts caution against a larger rate cut in September, noting potential negative impacts on stocks. The fragility of consumer sentiment was revealed during the August stock rout, triggered by global market turmoil.
Market strategists believe the market's reaction may have been exaggerated, as investors scrambled to buy at lower prices following the crash. With growth concerns and a tech slump, the market saw further slides, with analysts warning of the historical weakness of equities in September due to elevated uncertainties in sentiment and geopolitics.
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