Stocks plunge as inflation and oil prices rise

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US stocks fell because of worries about rising prices. People now expect fewer cuts to interest rates.

The Federal Reserve kept its main interest rate the same. They did not cut rates to help the economy grow.

Oil prices went up a lot because of the war. This makes people worried about more inflation in the world.

A report showed prices were already going up. This was happening even before the war started.

Traders now think there will be fewer rate cuts this year. Their hopes for lower rates are much smaller now.

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Why did US stocks fall?

US stocks fell because of worries about rising prices.

What did the Federal Reserve decide about interest rates?

The Federal Reserve kept its main interest rate the same.

Why are people worried about inflation?

People are worried about inflation because oil prices went up a lot because of the war.

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