The S&P 500 dropped sharply on Tuesday, closing below 5,000 points for the first time in almost a year after reversing an early morning rally. Investors' hopes faded for any last-minute delays or concessions on tariffs before a midnight deadline. The benchmark index, which fell 1.6% on Tuesday,
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Oluwatosin Ogunjuyigbe is a writer and journalist who covers business, finance, technology, and the changing forces shaping Nigeria’s economy. He focuses on turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories.

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