Core Points - The Federal Reserve cut the Funds rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to a range of 3.50%-3.75%, the lowest since late 2022, aimed at supporting the job market and boosting home sales [2][5] - Major stock indices experienced gains, with the Dow Jones up 1.05% at 48,057, S&P 500 up 0.67% at 6,886, and Nasdaq up 0.33% at 23,564, following the rate cut [2] - Treasury bond yields decreased across the curve, with the 30-year bond closing at 4.79% and the 10-year note at 4.16%, driven by solid buying and expectations of slower inflation [3] - The energy sector saw a rally, with Brent Crude closing at $62.66 (up 1.6%), West Texas Intermediate at $58.95 (up 1.20%), and natural gas at $4.63 (up 1.29%), supported by supply concerns and expectations of higher future demand [4]
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