On April 7, 2025, global stock markets witnessed a full-on bloodbath -  and no, that's not just finance drama. Major indices like India's Sensex and Nifty dropped over 5%, while Japan's Nikkei and Hong Kong's Hang Seng also took massive hits.

Trillions in market value were wiped out in just one day.

The trigger? A sudden tariff escalation between the US and China, reigniting fears of a trade war and global recession. This sent investors into panic mode, leading to panic selling across all sectors- tech, banking, energy, you name it. Red flooded the stock screens worldwide.

For Gen Z just stepping into investing, here's the tea: a "bloodbath" is market slang for a massive crash where everyone seems to lose money- fast. It's intense, unsettling, and full of noise.

But here’s the real takeaway: don’t freak out. Market crashes have happened before and will happen again. It's part of the ride. The key is to stay calm, think long-term, and avoid making emotional decisions.

So whether you're holding stocks or just watching from the sidelines, remember - investing is a marathon, not a sprint.

Stay smart. Stay steady. The rebound is real.