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Dow IncThe Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a fresh all-time high on Wednesday as investors positioned for the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision and new Chair Kevin Warsh's first post-meeting remarks. The blue-chip index rose about 0.4%, outperforming other major U.S. benchmarks as traders largely expected the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged for a fifth consecutive meeting. Market participants are closely watching updated economic projections and any indication of the central bank's policy path. Attention also remained on recent economic data, with U.S. retail sales and pending home sales both coming in stronger than expected, suggesting economic activity remained resilient despite elevated borrowing costs. Geopolitical developments added another factor for investors to monitor, as President Donald Trump said a potential agreement with Iran could be reached later this week, though he cautioned that negotiations had not been finalized.
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