U.S. markets fell sharply on Thursday, in one of Wall Street’s most difficult days. The market lost $3.2 trillion in value.
The New York Stock Exchange was hit by heavy selling from investors, particularly in technology and artificial intelligence stocks. Shares in those companies fell for the second consecutive day.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 3.44% and closed at 51,521.28 points. The S&P 500 fell 4.3% to 7,353.80 points, while the Nasdaq posted the steepest decline, dropping 5.52% to finish at 24,315 points.
The decline wiped out substantial gains made after the U.S. midterm elections. Uncertainty in the markets also grew amid concerns that the expansion of data centers could slow.
Investors are increasingly questioning the pace of investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, particularly the construction and expansion of data centers.
The political outcome in the U.S. has also affected market sentiment. Fears that a decisive Democratic victory could hinder or delay data center expansion projects have increased pressure on stocks in the sector.
