Market Optimism on Middle East War Drives US Stocks Higher, S&P and Nasdaq Hit New Highs Again
Optimism in the market regarding a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and potential US-Iran talks, led to a rally in major US stock indices. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both reached new record highs for the second consecutive day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 115.00 points (0.24%) to 48578.72, the S&P 500 gained 18.33 points (0.26%) to 7041.28, and the Nasdaq Composite increased by 86.68 points (0.36%) to 24102.70. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index also climbed 90.06 points (0.97%) to 9329.35.
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(Central News Agency, New York, 16th, comprehensive foreign report) With Israel and Lebanon agreeing to a temporary ceasefire, and US President Donald Trump stating that the US and Iran might hold talks again this weekend, the market believes that the worst period of the Middle East war has passed. Major US stock indices closed higher today, with the S&P and Nasdaq hitting new highs for the second consecutive day.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 115.00 points or 0.24%, closing at 48578.72 points.
The S&P 500 index edged up 18.33 points or 0.26%, closing at 7041.28 points.
The Nasdaq index rose by 86.68 points or 0.36%, closing at 24102.70 points.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed 90.06 points or 0.97%, closing at 9329.35 points. (Translators: Gao Zhaofen/Proofreader: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150417
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(Central News Agency, New York, 16th, comprehensive foreign report) With Israel and Lebanon agreeing to a temporary ceasefire, and US President Donald Trump stating that the US and Iran might hold talks again this weekend, the market believes that the worst period of the Middle East war has passed. Major US stock indices closed higher today, with the S&P and Nasdaq hitting new highs for the second consecutive day.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 115.00 points or 0.24%, closing at 48578.72 points.
The S&P 500 index edged up 18.33 points or 0.26%, closing at 7041.28 points.
The Nasdaq index rose by 86.68 points or 0.36%, closing at 24102.70 points.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbed 90.06 points or 0.97%, closing at 9329.35 points. (Translators: Gao Zhaofen/Proofreader: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150417
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