Stocks surge as Federal Chair Jerome Powell speaks, Dow gains 541 points, S&P 500 up 1.6%.

From Barron’s: 2025-03-19 15:20:00

Stocks surged as Federal Chair Jerome Powell addressed reporters, with the Dow gaining 541 points, S&P 500 rising 1.6%, and Nasdaq Composite up 2%. Traders welcomed Powell’s remarks on uncertainty after recent market declines.



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