Stock Market Today: Fed Cuts, Russell 2000 Breaks Out
Daily update Sept 21, 2025: Fed rate cut, Russell 2000 record high, sticky inflation, S&P/Nasdaq leadership, swing trade setups.
Daily Market Update — September 21, 2025
Introduction – Why Today’s Market Matters
The Federal Reserve’s first rate cut of 2025 has sent shockwaves across global markets. On September 17, 2025, the Fed trimmed the federal funds rate by 0.25% to 4.00%–4.25%, framing it as a “risk management” adjustment rather than the start of aggressive easing (Reuters).
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