Market Pullback Amid Shutdown Woes and Tech Sector Jitters

U.S. equities experienced a broad pullback on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, as investors digested ongoing concerns about the government shutdown and a notable dip in the technology sector. After a strong run of gains, major market indexes closed lower, signaling a cautious mood on Wall Street. The S&P 500 Index declined by 0.4%, marking its first drop in eight sessions. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 105 points, or 0.2%. This retracement comes after bot ...