U.S. markets ended mixed on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.4% to 44,461.28, while the S&P 500 edged down 0.1% to 6,362.90. The tech-focused Nasdaq inched up 0.15% to 21,129.67 as several companies reported earnings.
The Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates at 4.25%-4.50% was widely expected. However, the dissent from two permanent members of the Fed’s Board of Governors marked a significant moment not seen since 1993. This internal division has led to increased speculation about potential rate cuts in September.
