S&P 500 and NASDAQ are under pressure, down 1.44% and 2.21% respectively, while the Dow Jones shows relative resilience with a 0.09% decline.
Defensive sectors such as Healthcare, Consumer Staples, and Real Estate are outperforming, up 1.43%, 1.69%, and 1.32% respectively, as investors seek safety.
The 10Y Yield is down 0.35% to 4.49, and the VIX is up 12.79% to 19.49, indicating increased market volatility and risk aversion.
TSLA and NVDA are leading decliners, down 5.46% and 3.75%, while MSFT stands out as a rare gainer, up 1.52%.
MSFT, JPM, and AMZN are on the watchlist, given their relatively strong performance amidst the broader market decline, with MSFT up 1.52%, JPM up 0.70%, and AMZN up 0.46%.