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Dow's Worst Start Since 2016 Amid Rate Cut Delays

1/13/2025

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U.S. stocks encounter difficulties in 2025, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average facing its worst start since 2016.
The Dow fell nearly 700 points on Friday, resulting in a 1.4% decline for January.
This marks the worst performance in the first six trading days since 2016, which saw a 5.9% drop.
Markets expect the Federal Reserve to delay interest-rate cuts until at least May.

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Story summary

U.S. stocks encounter difficulties in 2025, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average facing its worst start since 2016.
The Dow fell nearly 700 points on Friday, resulting in a 1.4% decline for January.
This marks the worst performance in the first six trading days since 2016, which saw a 5.9% drop.
Markets expect the Federal Reserve to delay interest-rate cuts until at least May.