The U.S. stocks plunged sharply on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 continuing its five-day winning streak as investors cautioned against economic, public health, and policy responses to the coronavirus epidemic. Equities lost steam after the White House reiterated its call for the next phase of the COVID-19 stimulus to overcome 11 trillion or less, but accelerated its losses in the last hour of trading, then Numerous Federal Reserve officials have warned of an infection of the challenges facing the economy. Rates are rising in many states.