The Federal Reserve's decision to reduce interest rates left investors with mixed sentiments on Wednesday. While the cut met expectations, Chair Jerome Powell's comments regarding the absence of a certain December reduction influenced the market's reaction. Investors were left pondering the central bank's next moves, especially in light of the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.

On the stock exchange front, the Nasdaq celebrated a noteworthy milestone, touching new highs, thanks largely to Nvidia's impressive market performance, making it the first company to reach a market value of $5 trillion. This landmark achievement was a beacon amid otherwise varied market trends, with both the Dow Jones and S&P 500 showing subtler movements.

Meanwhile, major companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Alpha

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