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​Market Close Report: Equities Rise as Crypto Gains Institutional Momentum
​The U.S. equity markets finished the session in positive territory on Tuesday, March 17, and carried that momentum into Wednesday, March 18. Despite persistent geopolitical tensions and "Extreme Fear" readings in sentiment indexes, major benchmarks managed a second consecutive day of gains as investors adjusted positions ahead of the Federal Reserve’s FOMC policy decision.
​Major Index Performance
​The indices showed resilience, led by technology and consumer discretionary sectors:
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