Stock Market News·2025-09-19 01:08Group 1: Central Bank Actions and Market Reactions - The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4% to 4.25%, which has positively impacted equity markets, leading to an all-time high for the Dow Jones Industrial Average [1] - The dovish stance of the Fed has buoyed Wall Street, although the S&P 500 and Nasdaq had mixed reactions immediately following the rate decision [1] Group 2: Technology Sector Developments - Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in Intel, aimed at developing products for data centers and personal computers, resulting in a 28% increase in Intel's shares and a 2.6% rise in Nvidia's shares [3] - Samsung Electronics saw a 0.8% decline in its stock following the Nvidia-Intel announcement, highlighting competitive dynamics in the semiconductor industry [3] Group 3: Geopolitical Developments - The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing its stance against Hamas, while French President Macron advocated for recognizing a Palestinian state [4] - Iran withdrew a resolution to the UN nuclear watchdog that aimed to ban attacks on nuclear facilities, influenced by US lobbying [5]