Stocks soared on Thursday 19th September 2024, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 reaching new record highs, following the Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to cut interest rates by half a percentage point.
The Dow Jones climbed 522.09 points to close at 42025, surpassing 42000 for the first time. The S&P 500 ascended to a close of 5713, breaking the 5700 threshold. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite jumped 2.51% to finish at 18013.