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24 April 2025 03:13  |

Wall Street Rises on Trade Hopes

US equities closed higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 up 1.7%, the Nasdaq gaining 2.5%, and the Dow climbing 419 points, as easing U.S.-China trade tensions and President Trump’s assurance that he won’t remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell boosted sentiment.

Still, all three indexes pulled back from their highs as investors questioned whether a trade resolution is truly in sight. Treasury Secretary Bessent noted Trump hasn’t proposed a unilateral tariff cut and that talks with China haven’t started, tempering early optimism.

This statement followed the President’s remarks suggesting that tariffs may not stay at the current 145% level Meanwhile, Trump’s shift in tone regarding Powell helped ease concerns over the central bank’s independence.

Tesla shares surged 5.4% after CEO Elon Musk announced he would significantly cut back his involvement with the government to concentrate on leading his companies. Boeing also advanced by 6.1%, supported by improved aircraft deliveries.

Source: Trading Economics

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