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The US stock market rose on hopes for a coming cut to interest rates, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.9% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rallying 664 points. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its main interest rate in December, which could boost the economy by encouraging households and companies to borrow more and investors to pay higher prices for investments.
The US stock market climbed on hopes for a rate cut. The S&P 500 rose 0.9% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 664 points. The Fed is expected to cut rates in December. This could boost the economy by encouraging borrowing and investment. Retailers like Abercrombie & Fitch and Kohl's jumped after delivering strong profits. The Russell 2000 index of small US stocks led the market with a 2.1% gain.
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