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Stock Market News, June 18, 2025: Dow ends modestly lower, S&P 500 flat and Nasdaq edges up as Fed holds rates steady but forecasts higher inflation and lower growth


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Investors react to the Fed's policy decision and monitor developments in the Middle East.

The stock market is poised for gains with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all expected to open higher, driven by a dip in oil prices and anticipation of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Investors are particularly focused on the Fed's upcoming announcement, hoping for clues on future rate hikes amidst recent economic data showing a slowdown in inflation and a robust labor market. Additionally, market sentiment is influenced by corporate earnings, with companies like Micron Technology and General Mills reporting results, and geopolitical tensions, including the ongoing situation in Ukraine and U.S.-China relations, adding to the complex backdrop for investors.

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