Stock Market Update Friday October 10, 2025
- AlgoTradeAlert
- Oct 10
- 3 min read
Stock Market Update Friday October 10, 2025 Markets endured their sharpest bout of downside volatility in months, as renewed tariff threats reignited investor unease over the still-unresolved U.S.–China trade dynamics. The sudden reemergence of protectionist rhetoric triggered a broad risk-off move, underscoring how fragile sentiment remains amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty. Equity markets sold off aggressively, with volatility spiking, crude collapsing, and bond yields sliding as capital rotated swiftly into defensive assets. The session closed at the day’s lows, setting the stage for a tense weekend as investors reassess macro risk heading into earnings season.
Score Board:
S&P 500 (SPX) -2.7%
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) -3.5%
Russell 2000 (IWM) -3.0%
Away From Stocks: U.S. Treasurys caught a strong bid across the curve, with yields sharply lower as investors sought safety. The 2-year yield dropped to 3.52% (from 3.60%) and the 30-year to 4.63% (from 4.72%). The WTI crude benchmark plunged 4%, settling below $59 per barrel, while gold surged back above $4,000 an ounce, signaling a renewed flight to quality.
In digital assets, Bitcoin slipped below $116,000, extending its week-long consolidation, while the VIX index spiked nearly six points to 22, marking its highest close in weeks and reflecting the abrupt repricing of risk.
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