The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 1,100 points Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark rate a quarter-point. However, the precipitous drop in stock markets came after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks that the Fed may not slash rates in 2025 as much as had initially been projected. Kelly O’Grady explains.
December 19, 2024
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Dow plunges after Powell’s comments on rate cuts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 1,100 points Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark rate a quarter-point. However, the precipitous drop in stock markets came after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks that the Fed may not slash rates in 2025 as much as had initially been projected.... Read More
