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The Dow Jones soars 900 points to record as Powell speech sparks market rally

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August 22, 2025
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S&P 500 futures fall slightly as Bessent says several trade announcements are ahead

preCharge News BUSINESS — The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied to an all-time high Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank could begin easing monetary policy next month.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed higher by 918 points, or 2%, reaching a fresh high. The S&P 500 climbed 1.6%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 2%.