Tesla Stock Surges After Powell Speech; Cybertruck Price Hike Unveiled

Published on August 23, 2025
Published on August 23, 2025
Tesla shares jumped 6.2% to $340.01 on Friday, outpacing the broader market, after Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled a possible September rate cut in his Jackson Hole speech. The S&P 500 rose 1.5% and the Dow gained 1.9%.
Lower borrowing costs would make vehicle financing more affordable, boosting carmakers like Tesla.
Separately, Tesla raised the price of its high-end Cybertruck “Cyberbeast” to $114,990 from $99,990, adding a “Luxe Package” with Full-Self Driving, free Supercharging, and wheel protection. Other trims remain unchanged.
While the price hike isn’t expected to move the stock, it highlights Tesla’s push to expand self-driving adoption. Despite a 13% drop in first-half 2025 sales, shares are up more than 50% over the past year as investors bet on autonomy to drive future growth.
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