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At close · Wed, Jul 29, 2026
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Stocks slide as investors weigh the Fed's next steps

The Dow fell about 1,100 points after the Fed held rates steady, despite three officials dissenting.

Stocks fell sharply as investors looked ahead to the Federal Reserve's next policy steps, according to WSJ Markets.

The Dow slid roughly 1,100 points following the Fed's decision to keep interest rates steady.

WSJ Markets also noted that three Fed officials dissented from the decision, adding to uncertainty about how policymakers may act next.

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