Trump’s Nuclear Tweet: Stock Market’s New Roller Coaster Ride

In a move that screams 'everything happens for a reason,' US President Trump ordered nuclear submarines to lurk near Russia after Dmitry Medvedev reminded him to 'remember Moscow had Soviet-era nuclear strike capabilities.' Meanwhile, the Dow plunged 501 points as investors apparently decided global tension was the perfect seasoning for their portfolios. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 1.1% at the start of trading, proving that nothing says 'market confidence' like a nuclear show of force! At least now we can say, 'Who needs stability when you have excitement?'

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Source: Theguardian | Published: 8/1/2025 | Author: Lucy Campbell (now); Marina Dunbar and Aneesa Ahmed (earlier)