Stocks rise significantly as market reacts positively to Federal Reserve's cautious approach
From Barron’s: 2025-03-19 16:52:00
The Federal Reserve’s cautious approach pleased Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 384 points, or 0.9%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both saw gains of 1.1% and 1.4%, respectively. This marked the S&P 500’s best day on a Federal Reserve decision day since July 31, 2024, and the Dow’s best day since March 20, 2024.