The U.S. stock market concluded Tuesday, September 16, 2025, with major indexes largely holding near their recent all-time highs, as investors digested stronger-than-expected retail sales data and the commencement of the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated two-day policy meeting. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite initially touched new intraday records, they pared some gains by the close, reflecting a cautious optimism ahead of Wednesday's expected interest rate decision.Major Market Indexes Performanc ...