Stocks Snag More Records; Fed Cuts Rates

All three major indexes hit record highs once again during today's session, extending yesterday's surge after the Presidential election. The Nasdaq and S&P 500 both nabbed record closes as well, the former with a triple-digit win, while the Dow finished flat.

All eyes were on Washington this afternoon, after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a widely anticipated 25 basis points and investors unpacked comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Treasury yields remained lower in response, with the 10-year last seen near 4.32%.

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Oil, Gold Prices Rise

Oil prices finished the day higher as traders continue to speculate on the impact of Trump's election. December-dated West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 67 cents, or 0.9%, to settle at $72.36 a barrel. 

Gold prices rose today as well, on the back of a retreat in the U.S. dollar. Gold futures settled 1.1% higher at $2,705.80.


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