Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve Board


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On Wednesday, US stocks surged to new all-time highs, cheered on by optimistic remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during his testimony on Capitol Hill. The S&P 500 soared 1%, marking its 37th record close this year and breaking through the 5,600 level for the first time. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average leaped 1.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.2%, both extending their winning streaks.

Big Tech companies played a pivotal role in driving these gains, with major players like Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, and Google each seeing significant increases in their stock prices. These tech giants have been leading the broader market higher over the past several trading sessions.

Investor sentiment was buoyed by expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in the near future. Powell hinted at easing monetary policy in response to signs of economic slowdown and subdued inflation, signaling a proactive approach to sustain economic growth.

However, the market's next move hinges on the upcoming consumer inflation report scheduled for Thursday. A favorable reading could reinforce expectations of a Fed rate cut as early as September. Conversely, an unexpectedly weak report may revive concerns about economic contraction and labor market challenges.

Overall, Wednesday's record-setting rally underscored investors' confidence in the resilience of the US economy amid evolving global uncertainties.

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