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Dow Tumbles Over 300 Points Ahead of Fed Decision: Investor Sentiment Weakens, Greed Index Remains in ‘Fear’ Zone

BenzingaAvi Kapoor

Markets fell as Fear & Greed slipped to 28, Treasury yields topped 5%, oil surpassed $105, and traders anticipated a Fed rate hike.

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