Global Markets Slip as Fed Signals Slower Path Toward Rate Cuts

Global markets declined as the Federal Reserve indicated a slower timeline for rate cuts, pressuring tech stocks and driving investors toward defensive assets.

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Global Markets Slip as Fed Signals Slower Path Toward Rate Cuts

Global Markets Slip as Fed Signals Slower Path Toward Rate Cuts
Global markets weakened after Federal Reserve officials hinted that rate cuts may be slower than previously expected, undermining anticipation of a December easing cycle. The commentary triggered renewed selling in technology and AI-linked equities, amplifying volatility across Asian and European indices. Analysts noted that the Fed’s cautious tone reflects lingering inflation concerns and soft labor market signals. 
Investors shifted toward defensive assets as uncertainty grew around policy timing. The sentiment weighed on risk appetite heading into the final trading sessions of the week.