Dow sees worst start to a year since 2016 as Fed rate-cut hopes fade for 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 11 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
Stock Market Performance: U.S. stocks are experiencing a challenging start in 2025, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average facing its worst beginning to a year since 2016, having dropped nearly 700 points on Friday and down 1.4% for January.
Federal Reserve Impact: The market's decline is influenced by increased expectations that the Federal Reserve will pause interest-rate cuts at least until May, contributing to the overall negative sentiment.
Analyst Views on DJIA
Wall Street analysts forecast DJIA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DJIA is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
