Wall Street Slumps as Tariff Hikes and Trade Uncertainty Rattle Investors

U.S. equity markets faced a wave of intense selling pressure on Monday, February 23rd, 2026, as investors grappled with a sudden escalation in global trade tensions and a landmark Supreme Court ruling. The major indexes opened in the red and remained under pressure throughout the session, driven by a "risk-off" sentiment that permeated nearly every sector. The volatility was sparked by a 6-3 Supreme Court decision that curtailed the executive branch's authority to impose certain reciprocal tariffs under the ...