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Stocks Plunge as Powell Warns of Inflation Risks

5/17/2025

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  • The Dow Jones and major stock indexes took a hit on Thursday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cautioned about possible inflation fluctuations ahead. UnitedHealth faced a setback amid a criminal investigation, while AI stock CoreWeave stumbled after a disappointing earnings report, leaving investors on edge.