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Main Indexes Recover on Wall Street

WALL Street’s main indexes broadly rose at the open on Thursday (Dec 19), a day after the Federal Reserve’s projections of fewer-than-expected interest rate cuts and higher inflation next year wrong footed some investors and pummeled US stocks.

Index Performance

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 137.3 points, or 0.32 per cent, at the open to 42,464.13.

The S&P 500 rose 40.6 points, or 0.69 per cent to 5,912.71, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 173.0 points, or 0.89 per cent, to 19,565.66.

Conclusion

After a day of volatility, Wall Street’s main indexes have recovered, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all rising at the open. Despite the initial shock from the Federal Reserve’s projections, investors appear to be rebounding, with the indexes regaining ground.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the impact of the Federal Reserve’s projections on US stocks?

A: The Federal Reserve’s projections of fewer-than-expected interest rate cuts and higher inflation next year pummeled US stocks, leading to a day of volatility.

Q: How did the main indexes perform?

A: The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.32 per cent, the S&P 500 rose 0.69 per cent, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.89 per cent.

Q: What is the current state of the stock market?

A: The main indexes have recovered, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all rising at the open.

Angela Lee
Angela Lee
Director of Research

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