How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 10/29/2025
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U.S. stocks showed mixed performance with the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining slightly while the Nasdaq composite gained. The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates for the second time this year aimed at boosting the job market, but uncertainty remains as they cautioned that further assistance is not assured.
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U.S. stocks bounced around their records after the Federal Reserve made moves to boost the job market but warned that more help isn’t guaranteed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.5%. Stocks had been on track for modest gains after the Fed said that it’s cutting its main interest rate for the second time this year.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on October 29, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.