Empire State Review Team 
New York City — Wall Street faced a turbulent start to the week as major indexes plunged on Monday, driven by a sharp sell-off in the technology sector. The Nasdaq Composite fell 3.7%, its worst single-day performance of the year, while the S&P 500 dropped 2.1%.
The downturn was sparked by disappointing earnings reports from several tech giants, including a 12% drop in share prices for Meta Platforms and an 8% decline for Tesla. Analysts pointed to slowing consumer demand and rising interest rates as key factors behind the slump.
“This is a wake-up call for investors,” said Maria Gonzalez, a senior analyst at JP Morgan Chase. “The tech sector’s meteoric rise was unsustainable, and now we’re seeing the fallout.”
The sell-off has raised concerns about broader economic instability, particularly as the Federal Reserve signals further rate hikes to combat inflation. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure markets, stating that the U.S. economy remains “resilient.”
Despite the volatility, some investors saw opportunities, with bargain hunters snapping up shares of underperforming stocks. Financial experts, however, urged caution, citing the potential for continued uncertainty in the months ahead.
For New Yorkers, the market’s struggles add to growing anxieties about the city’s economic recovery. “It feels like every time we take a step forward, we get knocked back,” said trader Jason Malik. “But this is New York—we’ll weather the storm.”
