Stocks Stay Lower as VIX Rises After Federal Reserve Interest-Rate Decision

Market volatility increased after the Federal Reserve (U.S. central bank) announced its interest-rate decision, with stocks remaining under pressure.

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Terms & Concepts
  • VIX: The Cboe Volatility Index, often called Wall Street’s fear gauge, measures expected stock market volatility.
  • Interest-rate decision: A central bank policy move that sets borrowing costs and can influence liquidity, risk appetite, and asset prices across markets.