Stocks Pull Back From Records Ahead of Fed Decision

Core Viewpoint - Stocks experienced a pullback from record levels ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision, indicating market caution and potential volatility [1]. Market Performance - The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 125 points, or 0.3% - The S&P 500 fell by 0.1% - The Nasdaq Composite also declined by 0.1% - Both the S&P and Nasdaq reached closing highs on the previous day [1]. Market Volume - Market volume increased by 7%, but this growth is concentrated in a limited number of sectors, suggesting uneven market participation [2].