On April 4, Wall Street faced a steep decline, with major indices plummeting over 5%. The S&P 500 dropped 6%, and the Dow Jones fell below 40,000 for the first time since August, driven by President Trump's tariff policies and China's quick responses.

Despite the addition of 228,000 jobs, fears of escalating trade tensions dominated the sentiment. All sectors of the S&P 500 declined, though companies like Nike and Lululemon found some respite due to hopeful trade talks with Vietnam.

In Madrid, as temperatures rose, children and teens began to occupy parks and streets later into the evening. Twelve-year-olds typically returned home by 9 PM on school nights, but weekends allowed for more socializing. Older teens partook in the "botellón," drinking and socializing late at night, balancing freedom with communication for safety.

The Digest, 4/4/2025 @1030PM, CDT

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