US Markets Rally on Trump's Trade Deal Announcements

US markets ended Thursday's session predominantly in positive territory, buoyed by President Donald Trump's significant trade deal announcements during his Gulf States tour. The surge was driven by renewed optimism stemming from over $200 billion in commercial agreements between the US and the United Arab Emirates, alongside broader regional investment commitments surpassing $2 trillion.

Market Performance Highlights

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.65% by the close, with the S&P 500 also posting gains of 0.41%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq 100 remained relatively unchanged, trading flat throughout the session.

Currency Movements

In currency markets, the euro held steady against the dollar, trading at 1.11837 at 3:59 pm ET.

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