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Wall Street Slips, Energy Stocks Surge On Oil Gains: What's Moving Markets Wednesday?

1. S&P 500 fell 0.3% amid a risk-off mood. 2. Powell's stance on rate cuts fuels investor caution. 3. Negative sentiment affects Freeport-McMoRan, dropping over 14%. 4. Geopolitical tensions support energy prices amid market declines. 5. Treasury yields rose, impacting demand for equities.

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Why Bearish?

The S&P 500's decline reflects investor anxiety over rate hikes and geopolitical tension, similar to past downturns triggered by Fed policy shifts.

How important is it?

Market reactions to Fed comments and geopolitical events historically influence S&P performance significantly.

Why Short Term?

Investors may react quickly to Powell's comments, causing immediate volatility in equities, although the long-term effects will depend on economic recovery.

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