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Wall Street closes in sharp losses as Fed rate decision

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit its lowest closing level of 2026, plummeting $80 billion on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's interest-rate announcement sparked renewed concerns about persistent high prices. Major indices including S&P 500 and Nasdaq also recorded significant declines as investors reacted to inflation data that suggests monetary policy may remain restrictive for longer than anticipated. Trading sessions across Europe closed with notable losses, reflecting a global market downturn driven by the same macroeconomic anxieties affecting American equities.

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    The Wall Street markets closed with significant losses on March 18 due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and inflation concerns.
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    Dow Jones recorded its lowest closing value of 2026, dropping by approximately $80 billion in total market capitalization values reported across sources.
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    Major indices including S&P 500 and Nasdaq also experienced notable declines following US stock exchanges' closure with clear losses due to inflation fears.
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