
Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's Mad Money, predicted a 'Black Monday' stock market crash, reminiscent of the 1987 scenario, due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. He outlined three modalities for the potential downturn: a quick bear market similar to 2020, a 2000s-style bear market, or a 'Big Kahuna' crash like 1987. However, contrary to Cramer's forecast, the stock market did not crash. Instead, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down less than 1% on Monday, while the Nasdaq ended the day in positive territory. Following the non-event of 'Black Monday', the Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,400 points, the S&P 500 ticked up 3.4%, and the Nasdaq spiked 4.2% on hopes of renewed trade negotiations. European stocks also moved back up sharply. Cramer's prediction was widely criticized and mocked on social media, with many pointing out the inverse relationship between his predictions and actual market movements. This incident has further fueled the 'Inverse Cramer' meme, where investors often bet against his market calls.












