Stock Markets Soar as Trump Pushes for Lower Rates and Oil Prices

On Thursday, the S&P 500 reached new heights, climbing by 0. 53% and closing at 6, 118. 71, its highest point ever. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also jumped, gaining 408. 34 points to hit 44, 565. 07. The Nasdaq Composite followed suit, inching up by 0. 22% to 20, 053. 68. This marked the fourth consecutive day of gains for all three major indexes. The surge was sparked by President Trump's virtual address to the World Economic Forum. He called for immediate cuts in interest rates and asked Saudi Arabia to lower oil prices, which sent short-term Treasury yields falling. Trump's push for lower rates and cheaper oil gave stocks a boost, despite uncertainties around tariffs. Investors are also optimistic about potential tax cuts and deregulation under Trump, along with signs of a resilient economy. However, the market is keeping an eye on how Trump handles tariffs in the coming days. “Trump can't actually control interest rates, but his words can influence the market, ” noted Larry Tentarelli, chief technical strategist at the Blue Chip Daily Trend Report. “So far, investors are liking what they're hearing about Trump’s policies. Let’s see if that enthusiasm lasts. ” The strong start to the fourth-quarter earnings season added to the market's positive mood, with companies like Netflix and big banks reporting well. But American Airlines dampened the spirits slightly, with its stock dropping over 8% after it issued weak guidance.