Jackson Hole Sparks Market Optimism—Dow Surges, Indian Stocks Falter, Global Caution Prevails
Global markets gained fresh momentum on August 22, 2025, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks at the Jackson Hole symposium hinted at a possible interest rate cut in September—lifting hopes and risk appetites worldwide. In the U.S., markets responded enthusiastically. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared about 700 points (+1.6 %), with the S&P 500 up 1.4 % and the Nasdaq