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Wall Street Soars: Dow Jumps 2,962 Points as Trump Halts Tariffs for 90 Days

Market Rally Following Tariff Pause Announcement

In a dramatic turnaround, Wall Street witnessed a significant surge at the close of trading on Wednesday. This uptick was directly attributed to President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause on tariffs for most countries, a move that has injected optimism into the market.

Record Gains Across the Board

The Dow Jones Industrial Average leaped by an astonishing 7.87%, or 2,962 points, marking one of its most impressive single-day gains. Similarly, the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 experienced remarkable increases of 12.02% and 9.52%, respectively, signaling a robust recovery from recent uncertainties.

Currency Markets React

On the currency front, the euro saw a slight decline against the dollar, trading at $1.09377 by 3:28 pm ET. This movement reflects the immediate impact of the tariff pause on global currency markets.

As the market digests this news, all eyes are on the potential long-term effects of this decision on the global economy and trade relations.