Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the central bank will likely continue with quarter-percentage-point interest rate cuts and is not in a hurry to cut rates quickly. Powell emphasized confidence in ongoing economic growth and consumer spending. The Fed aims to maintain low unemployment and manage inflation towards its 2% target.
US stocks: Nasdaq, S&P end lower in volatile session as tech stocks retreat
Tech stocks pulled down the Nasdaq and S&P 500 due to valuation worries and concerns over AI spending, falling crude prices bolstered airlines and travel