Wednesday, the Dow gained 224.09 points (0.63%) to finish at 35,629.33, the Nasdaq closed 71.54 points (0.50%) higher at 14,417.55, and the S&P 500 increased 42.84 points (0.94%) to 4,589.38. The Russell 2000 was down 21.22 points (1.03%) at 2,029.52, and the Wilshire 5000 climbed 237.36 points (0.52%) to 46,045.02.

The prices of the 10-year Treasury note and 30-year Treasury bond each were up 2/32, decreasing their yields to 1.774% and 2.106%, respectively.