Dow Smashes Record as Corn and Soybeans Surge on US Weather Fears

On today's episode of Market Brief – After Hours, the Dow notched its first-ever close above 53,000 as US stocks extended last week's rally, with tech and semiconductor names leading the charge. We break down a wave of corporate headlines, from Microsoft's job cuts to Dell's surprise White House boost, plus a scorching move in agriculture markets as weather threats hit crops on both sides of the Atlantic. We also track EUR/USD and GBP/USD as both pairs approach critical technical levels, and look at what's next with the Fed's first policy minutes under new Chair Kevin Warsh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.