Wednesday, the Dow gained 344.23 points (1.01%) to finish at 34,564.59, the Nasdaq closed 272.02 points (2.03%) higher at 13,643.59, and the S&P 500 increased 49.14 points (1.12%) to 4,446.59. The Russell 2000 added 38.17 points (1.92%) to close at 2,025.10, and the Wilshire 5000 climbed 607.73 points (1.38%) to 44,732.53.

The prices of the 10-year Treasury note and 30-year Treasury bond were each up 2/32, decreasing their yields to 2.700% and 2.806%, respectively.