Market Warning Shot (09/25/2025): Why Strong Economic Data is Sinking Stocks
Author: CORNYVERSE Last updated: September 26, 2025 | Reading time: 9 minutes Quick Navigation 1. An Economy "Too Strong": A Blessing or a Curse? 2. The Revenge of the Dollar and Yields 3. The Night Before PCE: All Eyes on Inflation 4. The Global Market Ripple Effect On September 25, 2025, the market vividly proved the old adage that "good news is bad news." The U.S. economy flexed its muscles with an upward revision of Q2 GDP growth to 3.8% and lower-than-expected weekly jobless claims. Yet, instead of cheering, investors dumped stocks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell, while the VIX "fear gauge" climbed above 17, signaling rising anxiety. This article dives deep into why this powerful economic data became toxic for the market, and how a surging dollar, rising yields, and the looming PCE inflation report have combined to force investors into a defensive crouch. Key Takeaways Paradox of ...