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Wall Street: Decline for Second Consecutive Session – Pressure on Technology and Banks

Published January 15, 2026, 08:11
Wall Street: Decline for Second Consecutive Session – Pressure on Technology and Banks

US stocks declined for the second consecutive session as investors assessed corporate earnings and monitored geopolitical developments. The S&P 500 fell 0.53%, the Dow Jones 0.09%, and the Nasdaq 1%. Technology stocks came under pressure, particularly chipmakers, due to reports that Chinese authorities are banning the import of Nvidia's H200 chips. Banks also declined despite positive results, as investors did not deem them strong enough. Additionally, Donald Trump's comments regarding Fed policy and the investigation into Jerome Powell are raising concerns about the central bank's independence.