U.S. financial markets experienced declines following remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicating uncertainty about an interest rate cut in September. Powell's comments dampened investor expectations for a rate reduction at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, leading to a retreat in equities and a slump in U.S. Treasury yields. Despite earlier gains during the trading session, stocks closed notably lower as market participants adjusted their outlook in response to the Fed's stance on monetary policy.
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