[DowJonesToday]Dow Jones Rises on Black Friday Amid Rate Cut Optimism

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was up 289.30 (0.61%) today, with Dow Futures (YM=F) also showing strength, up 253.00 (0.5327%). The positive market momentum in this shortened Black Friday trading session was largely driven by optimism surrounding potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in the near future, coupled with generally strong economic data. This sentiment propelled a broad-based rally across the major indices.Several key components and significant stocks posted notable gains. JPMorgan ...