U.S. stock markets are experiencing significant turbulence as recession fears and ongoing trade tariff discussions weigh heavily on investor confidence. Dow futures have dropped by nearly 500 points, marking the most volatile week of the year for equities. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are also facing considerable declines, with the latter entering correction territory. Anxiety is further exacerbated by comments from former President Trump, who did not dismiss the possibility of a recession. Compounding the situation, tech stocks, particularly in the semiconductor sector, have led the selloff. Amid these pressures, concerns around economic growth continue to escalate, prompting market analysts to evaluate the potential impacts of ongoing tariff policies and inflation data on future market performance.