Stock Market Today: Dow Falls As Powell Says December Cut Not Certain; Nvidia Higher (Live Coverage)
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The stock market experienced a downturn as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated uncertainty regarding further rate cuts this year, following a recent reduction. Despite an initial rise after the Fed's rate cut, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4%, reflecting investor concerns about future monetary policy.
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Market impact analysis based on bearish sentiment with 85% confidence.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other stock indexes turned lower Wednesday afternoon as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cast doubt on whether policymakers are locked in for another rate cut this year after November's reduction. Stocks were higher after the Fed cut its key rate by 25 basis points but drifted downward during Powell's afternoon press conference. The Dow fell 0.4% after briefly touching the 48,000 level for the first time.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on October 29, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.