Dow Gets Sunk by Fed. It’s on Its Worst Losing Streak in 50 years.

Dow Gets Sunk by Fed. It’s on Its Worst Losing Streak in 50 years.·Barrons.com

The Dow fell for the 10th day in a row, but its move in the wake of the latest Federal Reserve interest-rate decision was the only day that really mattered. The blue-chip index sank 1,123 points, or 2.6%, marking its longest losing streak since 1974. For much of the Dow’s losing streak, the index was weighed down by daily slides in UnitedHealth Group shares.

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