The Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, but investors were left cold by comments suggesting further easing may not be coming.
The S&P 500 fell as much 1.8% after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time since the financial crisis. The Fed lowered rates a quarter point to a range of 2% to 2.25%. Chairman Jerome Powell said the cut was a"mid-cycle adjustment," suggesting the decision may not be followed by other cuts in the future. Visit the Markets Insider homepage for more stories. US stocks dropped by as much as 1.
The S&P 500 fell as much 1.8% after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time since the financial crisis. The Fed lowered rates a quarter point to a range of 2% to 2.25%. Chairman Jerome Powell said the cut was a"mid-cycle adjustment," suggesting the decision may not be followed by other cuts in the future. Visit the Markets Insider homepage for more stories. US stocks dropped by as much as 1.
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