Wall Street Rallies on Trade Optimism and Fed Assurances

Wall Street stocks rose on Wednesday, driven by renewed hopes for improved U.S.-China trade relations and reassurances from President Trump about the Federal Reserve's independence. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted considerable gains, with technology and consumer discretionary sectors leading, while economic uncertainties persist.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-04-2025 01:49 IST | Created: 24-04-2025 01:49 IST
Wall Street Rallies on Trade Optimism and Fed Assurances
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Wall Street rallied on Wednesday as investors responded to optimism surrounding U.S.-China trade talks and President Trump's assurance of the Federal Reserve's independence.

The assurances alleviated concerns about Fed Chair Jerome Powell's job security, boosting major index gains, notably in the tech sector.

Despite economic uncertainties and fluctuating market conditions, analysts reported positive earnings trends, with the S&P 500 companies outperforming Wall Street expectations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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