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2 things driving Tuesday's stock market drop, a day before the Fed's rate decision


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Published in Stocks and Investing on Tuesday, May 6th 2025 at 13:01 GMT by CNBC   Print publication without navigation

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On May 6, 2025, the stock market experienced a decline influenced by two primary factors ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Firstly, disappointing earnings reports from major tech companies, including a significant miss from a leading semiconductor firm, contributed to heightened investor concerns about the sector's growth prospects. Secondly, an unexpected rise in the consumer price index for April suggested persistent inflationary pressures, leading investors to speculate that the Federal Reserve might maintain higher interest rates for a longer period. These developments combined to create a bearish sentiment, resulting in a broad market sell-off as investors awaited further clarity from the Fed's upcoming announcement.

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