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US Stocks Dip as Investors Brace for Fed Decisions

8/13/2025

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US stocks took a hit on Monday as cautious investors steered clear of risky bets, bracing for a week packed with crucial data that could sway Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions. The S&P 500 Index slipped 0.3% from its recent record high, while the Nasdaq 100 Index fell by 0.4%, with the Cboe Volatility Index hovering around 16.

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US stocks took a hit on Monday as cautious investors steered clear of risky bets, bracing for a week packed with crucial data that could sway Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions. The S&P 500 Index slipped 0.3% from its recent record high, while the Nasdaq 100 Index fell by 0.4%, with the Cboe Volatility Index hovering around 16.