Stock market today: Dow sinks 750 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide after Fed decision as Powell touts inflation worries
Yahoo Finance·2026-03-18 20:00

US stocks sank on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve voted to hold rates steady, while Chair Jerome Powell expressed concerns over progress on inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) lost roughly 1.6%, or over 750 points, giving up gains for the week to notch its lowest close since November. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) dropped 1.3%, also touching its lowest level since November. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) fell over 1.4%. The Fed decision following a two-day policy meeting received one ...

Stock market today: Dow sinks 750 points, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide after Fed decision as Powell touts inflation worries - Reportify