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Markets Plunge Amid Tech Sell-Off and Shutdown Fears

11/15/2025

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On November 14, 2025, markets faced volatility after a tech sell-off and disappointing data from China.
The FTSE 100 fell 1.1%, while Barclays and Lloyds declined 2.7%–3.6%.
The S&P 500 posted its worst day in over a month, and Tokyo's Nikkei dropped 1.8%.
Concerns about the longest U.S. government shutdown contributed to market jitters.
The pound fell 0.5% against the dollar, and UK 30-year gilts rose on anticipated tax-policy changes.

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Story summary

On November 14, 2025, markets faced volatility after a tech sell-off and disappointing data from China.
The FTSE 100 fell 1.1%, while Barclays and Lloyds declined 2.7%–3.6%.
The S&P 500 posted its worst day in over a month, and Tokyo's Nikkei dropped 1.8%.
Concerns about the longest U.S. government shutdown contributed to market jitters.
The pound fell 0.5% against the dollar, and UK 30-year gilts rose on anticipated tax-policy changes.