Wall Street Holds Breath Midday as Fed Rate Cut Looms; Tech Giants Face Headwinds

The U.S. stock market is exhibiting a cautious and mixed performance midday on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, as investors eagerly await a pivotal interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average shows resilience, the broader S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite are treading water, reflecting a market in a holding pattern ahead of the highly anticipated announcement.Midday Market Momentum and Index PerformanceAs of midday trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Averag ...