US stocks fall sharply as tech sell-off resumes
Gold and silver also drop while Treasuries rally
Gold and silver also drop while Treasuries rally

Private capital groups also suffer steep losses

Tech shares extend recent declines as rising debt piles in many major economies concern investors

Weak private sector jobs data adds to nerves over elevated valuations for AI-linked companies

S&P 500 on course for worst day since mid-December as tech shares also hit

Asian markets rally after steep fall in precious metals spills over into region’s stocks

Doubts over December interest rate cut from Federal Reserve exacerbate jitters about high valuations