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Dow Opens in Record Territory as Wall Street Gets Rate-Cut Fever

Federal Reserve policymakers consider a 25-basis-point rate cut in September due to inflation and healthcare cost pressures, with markets pricing in easing amid recent stock gains.

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By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — The Dow on Friday was on pace to close at its first record high of the year, reflecting steady optimism on Wall Street despite signs of underlying turbulence in the economy. US stocks opened mixed Friday morning. The Dow rose 268 points, or 0.6%. The S&P 500 rose 0.1%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.05%. The Dow opened in record territory, surpassing its previous intraday record high set on December…

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The Globe & Mail broke the news in Canada on Friday, August 15, 2025.
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