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The financial markets are experiencing a surge in trading activity, as investors react favorably to the possibility of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. The upward momentum in trading, which was sparked by a speech delivered by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Fed meeting on Friday, has led to significant gains across major indices.

In his speech, Powell adopted a surprisingly dovish tone, citing significant changes in fiscal, trade, and immigration policies as reasons for the shifting balance of risks in the economy. He mentioned that the changing risk balance could justify a shift in the Fed's policy.

The Dow Jones soared by 732 points or 1.6 percent, reaching a high of 45,512.25 points at its peak. The S&P 500 climbed by 1.2 percent, while the Nasdaq notched up a healthy gain of nearly 1.3 percent. The upward momentum was also observed in tech stocks.

The markets are interpreting Powell's speech as a signal for a more accommodative monetary policy. This optimism about economic stability and moderation of inflation has been the founding factor for the market recovery triggered by the speech of US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

The markets' expectations for a rate cut are high, with a strong likelihood for a cut in September. According to the "CME FedWatch Tool," the probability of a first quarter-point rate cut at the September meeting is already at 91 percent. This positive reaction from the markets is a clear indication that they are pricing in an imminent rate cut.

The speech by Jerome Powell sparked an upward momentum in trading on Wall Street, with the markets reacting positively to the Fed's potential rate cut. This positive reaction suggests that the markets are now more optimistic about the economic outlook, with reduced inflation risks and a shifting balance between the goals of maximum employment and price stability.