Stocks Fall as Hawkish Warsh Boosts Fed Rate Hike Chances

Stocks finished lower: the S&P 500 fell 0.25% and the Dow slipped 0.02%, while the Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.70%, indicating relative weakness in growth/tech. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) were down 0.25%, suggesting continued downside bias into the next session. The move appears modest and primarily reflects shifting near-term sentiment rather than a major new fundamental catalyst.