Wall Street Retreats for Third Consecutive Day Amid Strong Economic Data and Divided Fed Outlook

Market Performance RecapU.S. stock markets concluded trading on Thursday, September 25, 2025, with major indexes posting their third consecutive day of declines. Investors grappled with a barrage of stronger-than-expected economic data, which fueled concerns about the Federal Reserve's future interest rate policy. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND) fell 0.5%, mirroring the decline in the benchmark S&P 500 (SPX), which also dropped 0.5%. The blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) saw a more mod ...