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Did the stock market cancel your next trip?

The Dow plunged yesterday. Are you reconsidering your travel plans?

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Christopher Elliott
Apr 04, 2025
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It’s not every day that Wall Street threatens the travel plans of millions of Americans. But yesterday was one of those days.

The S&P 500 plunged 4.8 percent, its worst day since the pandemic. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,679 points, or 4 percent, and the Nasdaq composite dropped by an astounding 6 percent.

Americans watched in shock as part of their savings and 401(k)s evaporated. How will that affect your summer travel plans?

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