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Dow Soars to Record High: Powell's Jackson Hole Speech Ignites Market Frenzy

TL;DR

The Dow Jones Industrial Average celebrated a record closing high after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole, creating a buzz on Wall Street. Key takeaways:

  • Dramatic 800-point surge in the Dow.
  • Powell hints at possible interest rate cuts to counter rising economic risks.
  • Market reacts positively, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq also climbing.
  • Analysts predict September rate cuts, driving investor enthusiasm.

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