Weak Economic Data Sparks Market Downturn, Nasdaq Drops 2.3%

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets faced a significant downturn today, as weak economic data erased an early rally. Major indexes dipped into the red, with the Nasdaq dropping 2.3%, effectively wiping out most of yesterday’s gains. Initial jobless claims surged to 249,000 for the week ending July 27, surpassing the estimated 235,000. Additionally, the ISM manufacturing index, which reflects …