Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Sink after Fed, Powell, PacWest Woes Crush Sentiment

The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 plunged after the Fed rate decision, Powell’s press conference, and another troubled regional bank, PacWest, deteriorated sentiment. Where to?

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Fed Raises Rates by Quarter Point, Signals Pause in Hiking Cycle

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.0%-5.25% at the end of its May policy meeting, dropping language that it anticipates additional policy firming.

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Oil Prices in Tailspin as Economic Risks Darken Demand Outlook, Bears in Control

Oil prices extend losses from the previous session and fall to their lowest level since late March, dragged lower by growing economic headwinds, including the possibility of a U.S. recession.

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USD Breaking News: Uneventful ISM Services Beat Heightens FOMC Expectancy

The USD slid after the ISM services report exposed a large decline in the employment reading, setting the stage for the FOMC announcement later today.

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Sterling Update: GBP Takes Back Seat Ahead of Fed, ECB Meetings

The pound has held up nicely against the dollar but has lost ground against the euro. This week is all about the Fed and ECB which will be the driving forces behind FX

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