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Fed's Rate Cut Disappoints Investors, Triggers Market Downturn

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.25%-4.5% on Wednesday, disappointing investors who anticipated more cuts after the Fed projected only two more rate cuts in 2025, down from four in September; this led to a sharp market downturn with the Dow Jones Indus...

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Fed's Inflation Concerns Trigger Stock Market Plunge

Major US stock indices experienced significant declines Wednesday after the Federal Reserve indicated a slower pace of interest rate cuts for 2025 than previously expected, citing concerns about inflation remaining above the 2% target into 2026. The S&P 500 fell 2.4%, the Nasdaq Composite dropped ne...

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Dow Plunges 1,123 Points After Fed's Hawkish Rate Cut

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1,123 points (2.6%) on Wednesday, extending its losing streak to 10 days due to the Federal Reserve's announcement of only two projected interest rate cuts in 2025, defying market expectations for four and indicating tighter monetary policy.

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Fed Rate Cut Causes Market Plunge Amid Inflation Concerns

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, defying market expectations by causing a nearly 3% stock market drop, and pushing the Australian dollar to two-year lows against the US dollar due to stronger-than-anticipated economic growth and persistent inflation.

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Fed's Hawkish Projections Send Gold Prices Lower, Despite Analysts' Positive Outlook for 2025

The Federal Reserve's unexpectedly hawkish interest rate projections jolted markets, causing gold prices to fall 2% to a one-month low despite analysts predicting continued support for the precious metal in 2025 due to increased central bank purchases and safe-haven demand.

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Stock Market Sell-Off: Yardeni Research Predicts Further Declines

On Wednesday, the stock market suffered a sharp decline following the Federal Reserve's lowered rate-cut projections; Yardeni Research predicts further market weakness due to potential tax deferrals, a possible dockworkers' strike, and President-elect Trump's protectionist trade policies.

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Fed Cuts Rates Despite Inflation, Projects Slow 2025 Decreases

The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates by 0.25% on December 18, 2024, despite persistent inflation and a strong labor market, due to concerns about balancing the risks of inflation and economic slowdown, with future rate cuts projected to be limited.

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Fed's Reduced Rate Cut Projections Trigger Sharp Stock Market Decline

On December 18th, 2024, U.S. stocks plummeted due to the Federal Reserve's announcement of fewer-than-expected interest rate cuts in 2025, despite cutting rates for the third time this year. The S&P 500 fell 3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.6%, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 3.6%.

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Fed Cuts Interest Rates for Third Time, Despite Strong Economy

The Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25 percentage point interest rate cut on Wednesday, lowering the benchmark rate to 4.25%-4.5%, marking the third such reduction since September in an attempt to balance economic growth with elevated inflation; however, one official dissented.

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Australian Market Set for Drop After US Fed Rate Cut Revision

The Australian share market is anticipated to fall after a $50 billion drop on Thursday, influenced by the US Federal Reserve's prediction of fewer 2025 rate cuts than expected, causing global market instability and pushing the Australian dollar to a two-year low.

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Market Volatility: Micron's Dip, Housing Slowdown, and Oversold Market

Micron Technology's stock plunged 11% despite strong earnings, citing weak cellphone and PC demand; Lennar Corp.'s Q4 earnings missed expectations due to high interest rates; the S&P 500 Short Range Oscillator is at its most oversold level, hinting at a possible market rebound.

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Fed Rate Cut Triggers Biotech Market Downturn

The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut negatively impacted the stock market, particularly biotech, due to concerns over persistent inflation and fewer expected rate cuts in 2025, potentially hindering innovation and patient access to new treatments.

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