How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 9/23/2026
U.S. stock indexes fell on Wednesday following a report on the economy that heightened inflation concerns. The S&P 500 dropped 0.8%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.7%. Bond market pressure and steadying oil prices contributed to the downward trend in the markets.
Pressure from the U.S. bond market hit a new level on Wall Street after a surprisingly strong report on the economy raised worries about inflation, while oil prices halted their slide. The squeeze caused U.S. stocks to sink Wednesday, and the S&P 500 slid 0.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.7%, while the Nasdaq...
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