CONCLUDED Stock Market News From Sept. 24, 2025: S&P 500 Falls a Second Day Last Updated: 9 hours ago Dollar Extends Gains as Markets Heed Cautious Tone From Powell on Rates By Martin Baccardax The dollar moved higher in early Wednesday trading following what markets are reading as a moderately hawkish message on interest rate from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Speaking at an event in Providence, RI, on Tuesday, Powell talked about the "challenging†situation of accelerating inflation and weakening ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there “is no risk-free path” as the central bank tries to keep inflation low and stable while promoting healthy labor markets. ...