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On Monday, March 23, 2026, Wall Street presented a rare mix of relief and sudden euphoria, which was clearly reflected in the closing figures of the major indices. The Dow Jones surged by approximately 1.4% to 46,208.59 points, while the broad-based S&P 500 rose by 1.1% to 6,581 points. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite showed even more dynamism, also gaining about 1.4% to 21,946.76 points, making it one of the strongest performers of the day. The rally was primarily driven by geopolitical developments. Following initial pressure from...