Dow Jones Hits Record High as Inflation Eases
Investors react to cooling inflation and rate cut prospects, pushing the Dow above 40,000.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose over 400 points, exceeding 40,000 for the fourth time in its history.
- Cooling inflation data has increased the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate cuts in September.
- The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also saw gains, with all sectors of the S&P 500 posting increases.
- Small-cap stocks continued their upward trend, with the Russell 2000 gaining for a second consecutive day.
- Bond yields have fallen as market expectations for rate cuts solidify.











































































































