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S&P 500, Nasdaq futures hit record high after Fed points to further rate cuts

U.S. stock index futures, particularly those tied to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, reached record highs on Thursday, September 18, 2025, following the Federal Reserve's decision to implement a highly anticipated quarter-point interest rate cut—the first for the year. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the weakening labor market was a central concern, suggesting that additional rate cuts could occur in October and December. Investors now expect approximately two more quarter-point cuts by the end of 2025.

Wall St advances after Fed indicates more rate cuts; Intel soars

On September 18, 2025, U.S. stock markets rallied following a Federal Reserve decision to cut interest rates by a quarter-point, with hints of further reductions in October and December. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached intraday record highs, fueled largely by a surge in technology and semiconductor stocks. Intel soared 24.6%—its best performance since 1987—after Nvidia announced a $5 billion investment in the company, boosting confidence in the struggling chipmaker. Nvidia itself rebounded with a 2.3% gain, and other semiconductor firms like Applied Materials, Lam Research, and Micron Technology rose between 4.5% to 5.6%. However, AMD saw a slight decline of 3%.

Wall Street rises toward more records as Intel and Nvidia rally

On Thursday, Wall Street surged toward new record highs, driven by a major rally in tech stocks following a $5 billion investment deal between Nvidia and Intel. This collaboration, aimed at developing products for data centers and personal computers, sent Intel's stock skyrocketing 23.7%, its best performance since 1973, while Nvidia climbed 3.4%, significantly boosting the S&P 500. The S&P gained 0.6%, the Dow Jones advanced by 190 points (0.4%), and the Nasdaq rose 1.1%, all nearing or surpassing record levels.