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Global equity markets experienced broad declines, with major indices falling between 0.59% and 1.05%—the FTSE 100 leading losses at -1.05%, followed by the S&P 500 at -0.63% and the DOW at -0.59%. The Volatility Index rose 3.34%, reflecting increased market uncertainty and risk sentiment. Cryptocurrency markets were predominantly negative, with Bitcoin down 0.16%, Ethereum down 0.42%, and Cardano down 0.36%, though Solana bucked the trend with a modest 0.23% gain. Gasoline prices declined nationally with most regions experiencing reductions of 1.2% to 3.3%, except the Rocky Mountain region which rose 1.05%. Gold prices increased 0.99%, indicating investors sought safe-haven assets during the market downturn.