1. Fed Chair Powell announced the central bank will embark on a new path without forward guidance, while remaining fully committed to the 2% inflation target and balance sheet reduction.
2. US crude oil futures fell to their lowest level since February following President Trump's positive remarks on Iran negotiations and Iran's readiness to sell oil.
3. US chip stocks saw significant declines, with the semiconductor index down 3.6%, as weaker-than-expected ADP Nonfarm Employment data signaled a potential economic slowdown.
Fed Charts New Course, Oil Dives on Iran News, Tech Stocks Fall Amid Weak Jobs Data
