Market Overview - The three major stock indices rose, with the S&P 500 approaching 6900 points, closing at 6886.68 points, up 0.67% [1] - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point interest rate cut, aligning with market expectations, leading to a 1.05% increase in the Dow Jones, which closed at 48057.75 points [1] - The 2-year Treasury yield fell nearly 5 basis points to 3.564%, while the 10-year Treasury yield decreased by 2.4 basis points to 4.163% [4] Popular Stocks Performance - Major tech stocks showed mixed results: Amazon rose by 1.7%, Tesla by 1.4%, Google by 1.0%, Oracle by 0.7%, and Apple by 0.6%. However, Nvidia fell by 0.6% and Meta by 1.0% [2] - In the banking sector, JPMorgan rose by 3.2%, Wells Fargo by 2.0%, and Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Bank of America all increased by over 1% [3] Economic Indicators - The Federal Reserve's decision to cut rates was supported by a 9-3 vote, with future actions dependent on employment and inflation signals [4] - The Fed's economic forecast for GDP growth in 2026 was raised from 1.8% to 2.3%, while the unemployment rate estimate for next year remained at 4.4% [4] - Market sentiment improved as traders anticipated a 78% probability that the Fed would keep rates unchanged in January [4] Company-Specific Developments - General Electric's energy division surged nearly 16% after announcing a doubling of its quarterly dividend and expanding its stock buyback program, with 2025 revenue expectations nearing the upper limit of $36 to $37 billion [4] - Netflix saw a decline of 4.1%, while Warner Bros. Discovery rose by 4.5% amid acquisition competition with Paramount [5] Commodity Performance - International oil prices rebounded, with WTI crude oil rising by 0.36% to $58.46 per barrel and Brent crude oil increasing by 0.44% to $62.21 per barrel [6] - Gold prices fluctuated, with COMEX gold futures dropping by 0.24% to $4196.40 per ounce, but later trading around $4240 following the Fed's decision [7] - Silver reached a historic high, with COMEX silver futures surpassing $62, gaining over 2% in the day [7]