The stock market is experiencing significant volatility, with investors awaiting critical economic data and the Federal Reserve's meeting that could influence market trends. Key figures such as Nvidia's CEO will also shape investor's outlook this week.

Gold prices have reached record highs, surpassing $3,000 per troy ounce, as investor anxieties grow over President Trump's tariff policies and economic slowdown fears.

The article discusses warning signs in the Russell 2000 index, which has dropped significantly and hints at potential economic downturns, contrasting with the S&P 500's performance.

The stock market has experienced a significant decline since President Trump began his second term, contrasting with the performance during his first term, where he attributed much of his political success to the booming stock market.

On Friday, the stock market recovered some losses, with the Dow Jones rising over 650 points, driven by the absence of new tariff news and optimistic investor sentiment. Nonetheless, the indices still faced their worst weekly performance since March 2023.