U.S. stock markets experienced a pullback on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, as major indexes retreated from the record highs achieved in the preceding sessions. The day's trading was heavily influenced by comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who spoke for the first time since the central bank's recent interest rate cut, and a mixed bag of corporate news. Investors digested Powell's cautious remarks, which tempered some of the optimism that had driven the market's recent rally.Major Market Indexe ...