US Federal Reserve officials anticipated potential economic challenges. Rising inflation and unemployment were concerns discussed in their last meeting. Staff projections indicated increased recession risks. These risks were tied to proposed tariffs. The Fed decided to hold steady the benchmark policy rate. The central bank awaits clarity on the Trump administration’s tariff plans.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq edge lower as tech shares slide
US stocks ended slightly lower as weakness in technology and semiconductor shares weighed on sentiment, even as Meta rose after reports of an AI-driven cloud