Stock prices in the U.S. surge significantly - investors celebrate Federal Reserve's interest rate decision
The U.S. stock markets experienced significant growth on Wednesday, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all posting impressive gains.
At one point during trading, the S&P 500 was up around 3,415 points (+1.71 percent). The Nasdaq composite followed suit, rising by 1.2 percent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a more modest increase of 0.2 percent.
The primary driver behind this rally was a surge in Apple shares, ahead of a White House announcement that Apple is expected to boost its U.S. investments by an additional $100 billion over the next four years. This optimism lifted not only Apple's stock but also the broader market.
Meanwhile, mixed profit reports from various companies influenced trading. McDonald's and Shopify shares rose following positive updates, while Walt Disney's shares fell after beating earnings forecasts but missing revenue expectations.
The U.S. Federal Reserve's announcement also played a role in the market's performance. The Fed confirmed that it would maintain its zero-interest-rate policy until at least 2023. This decision was likely a factor in the strengthening of the euro, with one euro fetching 1.1764 U.S. dollars (+0.26 percent) on Wednesday evening.
The price of an ounce of gold also saw an increase, trading at 1,886.61 U.S. dollars (+0.47 percent) on Wednesday. In euros, an ounce of gold was equivalent to 51.56 euros per gram.
The Nasdaq calculated the Nasdaq 100 at around 11,500 points (+1.88 percent) on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 28,303.46 points on Wednesday, up 1.91 percent from the previous trading day.
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Investors' enthusiasm over the U.S. Federal Reserve's announcement was a significant factor in the gains seen in U.S. stock markets on Wednesday (August 6, 2025).
Other financial markets also responded favorably to the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision, with foreign investors pouring money into other finance sectors as well. The Eurozone stock market, for instance, observed a similar trend, with the European Stoxx 50 index rising by 1.6 percent.
