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US Stock Market Pullback 2025: A Breather or a Warning Sign? Author: CORNYVERSE Last updated: September 26, 2025 | Reading time: 9 minutes Quick Navigation 1. Market Recap: A Three-Day Cooling Period 2. Key Drivers: Why Did Stocks Drop? 3. Sector Spotlight: Energy Shines, Tech Dives 4. Global Context: How World Markets Reacted 5. What to Watch Next: The Road Ahead After a dizzying climb to record highs, the US stock market is finally taking a much-needed breath. But is this three-day dip just a healthy pause, or the start of something more serious? For beginner and intermediate investors, understanding these shifts is key. Let's break down exactly what happened and what everyone should be watching.   Key Takeaways Three-Day Pullback: Major US indices, including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, fell for a third straight session through Thursday, September 25th, after hitting all-time highs on Monday. Fed & GDP Influence: The dip was fueled by Fe...

U.S. markets reached new all-time highs on September 11, 2025, brushing off hotter-than-expected inflation data. Investors are betting that a cooling labor market will be enough to convince the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe, South Korea announced a bold set of domestic policies aimed at boosting its economic resilience.  Key Takeaways U.S. indices, including the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, closed at record highs despite mixed economic signals. Markets are prioritizing slowing employment data over high inflation, fueling hopes for a Fed policy pivot. Underlying concerns about "stagflation" are present, though market optimism currently leads. South Korea unveiled major economic policies targeting venture investment, regional innovation, and shareholder value. Global Spotlight: A "Bad News is Good News" Market The big story is the U.S. stock market's powerful rally. On September 11, the S&P 500 ros...