Dow Slides 500 Points, Marking Toughest Day for New Fed Chair Since 1994

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by roughly 500 points in a single session. The decline represents the steepest one‑day loss since the new Fed chair took office in 1994. Analysts link the slide to uncertainty over upcoming monetary policy. Investors expressed concern about higher interest rates and inflation pressures. The market reaction follows the Federal Reserve’s recent statements. Technology and financial stocks led the downturn. Economists caution that volatility may persist as policy guidance evolves. Traders will watch for further moves in the coming trading days.