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On Wednesday, June 17, 2026 , US stock markets came under significant pressure following the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. The Dow Jones fell by 1.0% to 51,493 points, the S&P 500 dropped 1.2% to 7,420 points, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 1.3% to 26,022 points. The trigger was less the unchanged key interest rate range than the surprisingly tough tone of the new Fed leadership: For the first time, several central bankers signaled possible rate hikes by the end of the year. This shifted market sentiment significantly in the...