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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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