Dow Jones headed for worst April in almost a century

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is on course for its worst April performance since 1932. The S&P 500 is also headed for a historically bad performance.

President Trump’s policies, including tariffs, are a key driver of the downturn. But Trump has been pointing the finger at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the fact that he won’t lower interest rates.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young gets the latest from Roben Farzad, host of the podcast “Full Disclosure.”

This segment aired on April 22, 2025.