By William Collins, consultant in stock markets – Eurasia Business News, September 9, 2025. Article no 1774

The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all closed at record highs on September 9, fueled by growing expectations for deeper Federal Reserve rate cuts following evidence of a softer U.S. labor market and a potential economic slowdown.

  • Dow Jones Industrial Average: Closed at 45,711.33, up 0.43%, marking a new all-time high.
  • S&P 500: Ended at 6,512.61, gaining 0.27%, with a year-to-date increase of about 10%.
  • Nasdaq Composite: Finished at 21,879.49, up 0.37%, hitting its highest mark ever, and leading the year’s gains among major U.S. indexes.

Market Drivers

Recent U.S. jobs data revealed that the labor market is weaker than previously estimated, heightening probability for rate cuts to support growth.

Investors are pricing in at least a 25 basis point rate cut from the Federal Reserve, with some anticipating a 50 basis point cut during the next meeting. The market is currently anticipating a 25% probability of a 50 basis point cut, reflecting ongoing discussions about the economic outlook and inflation. Additionally, Fed funds futures indicate a 90% chance of a standard 25 basis-point cut this month, with a 10% chance of a 50 basis-point cut. This indicates a cautious approach from investors regarding the Fed’s monetary policy decisions.

Optimism about upcoming inflation data and Fed policy moves have helped sustain the rally, even as tariffs and global uncertainties persist.

Outlook

The simultaneous record closes of all three indexes reflect a rare market event, not seen since December 2024, highlighting strong investor belief that monetary easing will continue to prop up asset prices.

Further market momentum will depend on economic releases and Fed decisions in the coming weeks.

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Gold prices reached around $3,667 per troy ounce, up more than 25% since early 2025 and nearly 44% over the past year. Silver prices were at about $41 per ounce, both near record highs amid mounting anticipation of deeper Federal Reserve rate cuts and ongoing economic uncertainty

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