US stocks dip despite larger Fed interest rate cut

Wall Street stocks experienced a slight decline after the Federal Reserve announced an unexpected half-percentage-point interest rate cut. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a careful approach to further cuts while noting progress in reducing inflation. Major US stock indices saw minor losses, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all falling.

Sep 19, 2024 - 08:30
US stocks dip despite larger Fed interest rate cut
Wall Street stocks experienced a slight decline after the Federal Reserve announced an unexpected half-percentage-point interest rate cut. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a careful approach to further cuts while noting progress in reducing inflation. Major US stock indices saw minor losses, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all falling.