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U.S. stocks rocketed to their biggest gain in eight months Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted that the Fed might not raise interest rates much further.

Jerome Powell, the man President Donald Trump chose last year to lead the Federal Reserve, may at times think he's living through a prolonged episode of the "The Apprentice," the reality TV show in which Trump was famous for declaring, "You're fired!"

U.S. stocks are back in black for the year.

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

Dow rises 500 points as Federal Reserve chairman suggests central bank might consider pause in interest rate hikes.

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“There is a great deal to like about this outlook,” he said.

It's the Fed's first-ever report assessing the resilience of the U.S. financial system.

The Treasury Secretary is examining ways to keep the economy from overheating without triggering the ire of President Trump.

In recent months, the Republican president has repeatedly criticized Powell and the Fed's interest rate increases.

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The sustainability of recent gains in productivity growth, which had been anemic in recent years, could have important implications for U.S. monetary policy, he said.

Gary Kaltbaum sees many bearish signs that investors need to keep an eye on.

For the second time this year, stocks have gone into what's known on Wall Street as a correction — a drop of 10 percent or more from a recent high.

There is no shortage of headwinds for U.S. stocks.

The central bank should be patient and gradual on the pace of rate hikes.

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After galloping along for the past two years, the global economy is showing signs of weakening, with the United States, China and Europe all facing the rising threat of a slowdown.

The Fed is expected to raise again next month and three times next year.

Warren is one of several officials, including former Fed Chair Janet Yellen, that banks should not participate in the high-risk practice.