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AI Anxiety and Metal Mayhem Shake U.S. Markets

U.S. stock futures stumbled as renewed doubts about the sustainability of the artificial‑intelligence boom rippled through financial markets. Tech-heavy benchmarks led the decline, with Nasdaq futures sliding and the S&P 500 also moving lower as investors reassessed whether AI-linked valuations have run too far, too fast. The unease wasn’t limited to equities. Precious metals experienced dramatic intraday swings, with gold and silver both whipsawing after a period of rapid gains. Traders pointed to shifting expectations around interest rates and safe‑haven demand as key drivers behind the volatility. The combination of tech-sector skepticism and commodity turbulence has created a tense backdrop for markets. While some investors see the pullback as a healthy reset, others worry it may signal deeper concerns about the durability of the recent rally. Markets now look ahead to upcoming economic data and corporate earnings for clearer direction.

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Administrative Error Leads to Controversial Deportation

The Trump administration recently admitted to an "administrative error" that resulted in the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident, to El Salvador. Despite a 2019 court ruling granting him protection from deportation due to credible fears of persecution, Abrego Garcia was mistakenly sent to a Salvadoran mega-prison on March 15, 2025. 

Abrego Garcia, who has lived in the U.S. since he was 16, fled gang violence in El Salvador. He resides with his U.S. citizen wife and their child. The deportation occurred under the Alien Enemies Act, a rarely invoked 18th-century law, as part of a broader immigration crackdown. The administration has stated that it cannot facilitate his return, citing jurisdictional limitations.

The case has sparked legal and political debates, with critics highlighting the potential dangers Abrego Garcia faces in El Salvador and questioning the administration's adherence to legal protections. His attorneys continue to advocate for his safe return to the United States. 


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