Since President Trump's tariff announcement on April 2, 2025, global stock markets have declined, while gold emerged as a safe haven, still rising 14.5% in the past 3 months despite overall market losses, challenging its "pet rock" label.

In 2024, AI stock market trading surged, prompting speculation about the Dow Jones Industrial Average's future. Historical analysis suggests a significant market crash is imminent in 2025, as trends show decreasing intervals between rapid declines, indicating a looming financial crisis.