U.S. Stocks Extend Losses; Nasdaq 100 Down Over 4%, S&P 500 Falls 3%, Dow Jones Down 2.1%

U.S. stock markets experienced a marked decline on April 16, 2025, with major indices extending losses throughout the trading day. The Nasdaq 100 showed the steepest drop, falling as much as 4.3%, while the S&P 500 declined by up to 3%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell, closing down approximately 2.1%. The downward trend intensified as the day progressed, with early losses of around 1% for the S&P 500 and 1.9% for the Nasdaq, eventually deepening to declines exceeding 3% and 4% respectively. This broad sell-off reflects increasing pressure across U.S. equity markets during the session.