Dow surges more than 800 points to post record close as Powell speech fuels rally: Live updates
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 climbed 846.24 points, or 1.89%, reaching a fresh high and closing at a record level of 45,631.74.
The S&P 500 rose 1.52% to end at 6,466.91. At its session high, the broad market index came within three points of its record.
The Nasdaq Composite gained 1.88% and settled at 21,496.53. ...
