Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Face Downturn as Investors Worry About AI and Interest Rates
Market Overview
Dow Jones futures plummeted as S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes reported staggering losses. As of 8:30 a.m. EDT, S&P 500 futures were down by 1.1%, or 71 points, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dropped 0.7%, or 316 points, and Nasdaq Composite futures fell 1.5%, or 373 points.
Investor Sentiment
The stock market experienced one of its worst days since the spring sell-off, with the S&P 500 crashing by 1.7%. Concerns regarding the health of major technology companies and the trajectory of interest rates have led to this downturn.
Federal Reserve Outlook
As markets pull back amid increasing skepticism on interest rate cuts, investors are cautious about future monetary policies. Although prior rate cuts took place in September and October, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that further reductions may not occur during the next meeting scheduled for December 9-10.
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