26 Sep 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Stock market ends lower amid growing rate hike uncertainty
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U.S. stocks ended moderately lower, with the S&P 500 down 0.50%, amid economic data increasing uncertainty over future interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Initial jobless claims dropped 14,000 to 218,000. Investor expectations of another rate cut in October decreased to 83.4%, with data suggesting strong consumer spending and business investment, but also inflation concerns.