DJIA Climbs 260 Points as Expectations for Rate Cuts This Year Increase; JPM and Other Beneficiaries Surge
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 17 2025
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Source: aastocks
Fed Rate Cut Announcement: The Federal Reserve has cut the benchmark overnight rate by a quarter percentage point to 4-4.25%, marking its first rate cut since December 2024, with Chairman Jerome Powell indicating it is a risk management decision rather than the start of a long-term trend.
Market Reactions: Following the rate cut, the DJIA rose by 260 points (0.6%) to a new high, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced slight declines. Tech stocks, particularly Nvidia, faced losses due to a ban from China, while companies like Walmart and JPMorgan benefited from the lower interest rates.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
