The Dow Jones Industrial Average was on track for its first record close since December on Friday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell opened the door to a September rate cut, sparking a broad stock-market rally.

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The stock market is heading into a catalyst-filled week as Fed Chair Jerome Powell gets ready to speak at Jackson Hole and big retailers report earnings.

President Donald Trump has exerted unprecedented influence on the U.S. economy, and global financial markets, since his return to the White House earlier this year. But his efforts to dictate Federal Reserve interest rates,

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When Nvidia, the chip producer, reports earnings next week, investors expect the S&P 500 to have a bigger reaction than when the Fed chair delivers a big speech on Friday.

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to strike a careful balance in his much-anticipated speech at Friday’s central banking conference, as he navigates criticism from President Donald Trump and conflicting economic signals.

Trump’s tariffs and the outlook for interest rates continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

Shares of business intelligence platform Domo (NASDAQ:DOMO) fell 4.6% in the pre-market session after a broader market downturn impacted the technology sector, as investors grew cautious ahead of a key speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.