CONCLUDED Stock Market News From Sept. 18, 2025: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit New Highs Last Updated: 14 hours ago Dollar Rises as Traders Digest Fed Decision By Renae Dyer, Dow Jones Newswires Customer Center The dollar as rising as investors continue to digest the Federal Reserve's widely expected decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday. With Fed Chair Jerome Powell describing the decision as a risk-management cut, markets were left feeling less confident on the extent of the likely eas ...

The Federal Reserve is almost certain to lower interest rates in the coming week, kicking off an easing cycle. The main beneficiary: Uncle Sam. ...