Investors on Edge as Federal Reserve Meeting Approaches

As the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its decision on key interest rates, Wall Street futures took a downward turn early Tuesday. This pivotal meeting marks the first since President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs on April 2, a move that has injected a dose of uncertainty into global markets.

Market Movements Reflect Growing Concerns

By 4:25 am ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had slipped by 0.50%, with the Nasdaq 100 not far behind, dropping 0.80%. The S&P 500 also felt the pressure, decreasing by 0.63% by 4:26 am ET. Amidst these declines, the euro managed a slight gain, rising 0.26% to $1.13434 by 4:27 am ET.