Wednesday, the Dow increased 286.01 points (0.83%) to 34,798.00, the Nasdaq closed 133.08 points (0.92%) higher at 14,631.95, and the S&P 500 was up 35.63 points (0.82%) at 4,358.69. The Russell 2000 climbed 39.74 points (1.81%) to 2,234.04, and the Wilshire 5000 gained 418.73 points (0.93%) to finish at 45,463.73.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note decreased 7/32, bringing its yield up to 1.298%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 1 26/32, increasing its yield to 1.940%.