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May 8, 2025

Dow Jones Industrial Average lurches higher on US-UK trade deal announcement

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained ground on Thursday, climbing over 650 points or 1.6% after the Trump administration announced an incoming (but still not signed) trade deal with the United Kingdom (UK).

Forex Today: Fedspeak takes centre stage following Fed hold

The Greenback edged sharply higher as markets digested the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, while markets’ attention remained on the trade front following news of a US-UK trade agreement.