Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs, Nasdaq surges amid rate cut euphoria
Published On Sep 19, 2024, 4:10 PM
US stocks surged with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassing 42,000 points for the first time, fueled by optimism following a 50 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also reached record highs, with the tech sector leading the rally. Banks and housing stocks benefited as well, reflecting positive sentiment about the economy. Analysts foresee further Fed rate cuts, and firms like Bank of America are predicting growing strength in the market with year-end targets for the S&P 500 raised significantly to 6,100. Meanwhile, gold prices soared near record highs as rates declined, boosting demand for that asset class.