U.S. stocks continued their upward trajectory on March 19, 2025, with the NASDAQ index rising by 2% during the trading session. The NASDAQ 100 reached a session high, gaining 1% earlier in the day, while the S&P 500 also posted a notable increase, closing up 1.1%. The day's trading reflected a strong market response following recent Federal Reserve announcements, although futures trading indicated some volatility for the following day, with early indications showing a potential decline. Analysts noted that the 10-year Treasury yield was also slipping, which could influence market dynamics.