The 30-stock Dow Jones index gained 522.09 points, or 1.26 percent, closing at 42,025.19, its first close above the 42,000 mark. The S&P 500 increased by 1.7 percent, ending at 5,713.64, surpassing 5,700 for the first time. The Nasdaq Composite also rose sharply by 2.51 percent to close at 18,013.98.

The 2-year rate finished at 3.608% or its lowest level since Sept. 12, 2022. Meanwhile, the 10-year yield fell to 3.643% or its lowest closing level since June 1, 2023. The 30-year rate ended at 3.954% or the lowest level since Dec. 27.