Dow Falls 300+ Points, Logs 5-Session Skid as Fed Holds Rates
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Market volatility is amplified as investors weigh the immediate impact of geopolitical events and commodity price swings against the forward-looking implications of monetary policy and corporate earnings.
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- Dow fell over 300 points, logging a five-session losing streak on April 29, 2026, while the S&P 500 edged lower and the Nasdaq wavered amid rising oil prices and bond yields.
- Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its meeting, and Jerome Powell ended what is described as his likely final press conference as chair, with major tech earnings still on the horizon.
Why it matters: Powell's likely final appearance as Fed chair closes a chapter in U.S. monetary policy leadership, and the five-session Dow skid — paired with jumping oil and bond yields — shows investors grew defensive into the decision and ahead of heavyweight tech earnings reports.
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