Notable Market Moves

In-depth explanations of major market events — crashes, rallies, and everything in between.

2026

• May 2026
  Powell Steps Down as Fed Chair — What It Means for Markets
  Powell ended his term as chair but stayed on as a Fed governor. Kevin Warsh nominated as successor. Rates held steady at the final Powell meeting.
• Late April 2026
  Why Did GOOGL, META, and AMZN Surge After Q1 2026 Earnings?
  Alphabet beat by 90%, Meta by 57%, Amazon by 74%. AI infrastructure demand crushed conservative post-tariff estimates across the board.

2025

• April 9, 2025
  Why Did Stocks Rally on April 9, 2025?
  The S&P 500 surged after the White House announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs. One of the largest single-day gains in years.
• April 2-4, 2025
  Why Did the Stock Market Crash in Early April 2025?
  The S&P 500 dropped sharply after sweeping tariff announcements triggered fears of a global trade war and recession.

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