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US stocks mixed as investors brace for Big Tech earnings and a potential Fed Powell finale
Economy
Published on 29 April 2026
Markets pause before earnings and a possible final Powell call
US markets opened mixed as investors took a cautious stance ahead of major Big Tech earnings and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision. With Chair Jerome Powell’s meeting possibly his last, traders are watching every signal for direction. The Dow edged higher, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped slightly at the start of trading.
- Dow rose slightly while S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped
- Investors are cautious ahead of major Big Tech earnings
- Fed’s upcoming meeting adds uncertainty for rates
- Powell’s possible final meeting is in focus for markets
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