The US stock market declined sharply on Thursday, primarily due to a significant drop in Alphabet, Google's parent company, which fell 4.3%. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones also experienced losses, with concerns over the job market and rising layoffs contributing to the downturn. Commodities like silver and gold saw substantial price drops, while Bitcoin fell below $68,000. Despite some companies reporting strong profits, overall market sentiment remains negative, with fears of a weakening economy and potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)