Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Wall Street Drops Amid AI Sell-Off
Wall Street had a bad day on Wednesday.
The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all went down because some big tech companies like Oracle had problems.
Oracle's shares fell after a report said a big deal might not happen, even though Oracle said the deal is still on track.
Other tech companies also lost value.
But there was some good news: Micron, a company that makes parts for computers, did well and its shares went up.
People are also waiting for news about inflation, which will come out later.
The US dollar is staying strong, and gold and silver prices are high.
Oil prices are going up too, because the US said it might punish Russia more if it doesn't make peace with Ukraine.
Wall Street indices fell due to AI-linked sell-off, led by Oracle's 5% drop.
Dow Jones down 1,000 points from last Friday's record high.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed below their 50-Day Moving Averages.
Micron's shares rose 8% after strong results, indicating company-specific issues.
Fed Governor Christopher Waller suggested no rush in lowering interest rates due to high inflation.
- Who
- Wall Street investors, Fed Governor Christopher Waller, Oracle, Micron
- What
- AI-linked sell-off, market declines, economic indicators
- When
- Wednesday, with focus on November CPI release
- Where
- Wall Street, US markets
- Why
- Concerns over AI sector, inflation data, economic policies
Market Optimists
Market Pessimists
Market Performance
Market Optimists
The market decline is a temporary correction and will rebound soon.
Market Pessimists
The market decline indicates deeper economic issues and a prolonged downturn.
Inflation and Interest Rates
Market Optimists
The Fed's rate cuts will stimulate economic growth and support market recovery.
Market Pessimists
High inflation and potential delays in rate cuts will continue to pressure the market.
- Dow Jones
- Down 1,000 points from last Friday's record
- S&P 500
- Down 200 points from record highs
- Nasdaq
- Down 1,300 points from record peak
- Oracle
- Shares fell 5% on data center report
- Micron
- Shares rose 8% on strong results
- November CPI
- Expected to rise 0.3% from October
- US Dollar Index
- Holding at 98
- Gold Prices
- Near $4,400 an ounce
- Silver Prices
- Near record high of $67 an ounce
- Oil Prices
- Rebounded from 2021 lows
Sources
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