Economy Events Country 2025-11-25T22:17:04+00:00

U.S. stocks rise on Fed rate cut optimism

U.S. stocks open higher with tech and blue-chip indexes gaining. Investors are optimistic about potential Fed interest rate cuts following positive economic data.


U.S. stocks rise on Fed rate cut optimism

The NASDAQ Composite, led by the tech sector, erased early losses to trade up about 0.35% on Monday, kicking off a shortened trading week with a strong performance. Stocks are looking to maintain the momentum that saw the NASDAQ Composite post its best day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.19%, or more than 500 points, while the S&P 500 rose 0.67%. U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, fueled by a broad recovery, as growing optimism that the U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month was bolstered by recent economic data showing consumer spending and price pressures.