US equity markets posted a sharp decline on Tuesday, driven by intensifying selling pressure across the technology sector.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 395.32 points, while the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 also retreated as investors rotated out of growth names.
The broad-based weakness signals a deepening correction in the equity complex, with technology stocks bearing the brunt of the sell-off.
The downturn represents the most severe pullback for global technology equities since March, testing the resilience of the artificial intelligence-driven rally that has dominated market performance over the past year.
As selling pressure spreads across major indices, the move suggests that the recent momentum in AI-related names is facing significant headwinds, potentially marking a shift in sentiment for the sector.
Market participants are now assessing whether this decline is a technical correction or the start of a more prolonged bearish phase for tech-heavy indices.