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U.S. Stocks Surge as S&P 500 Reaches Record High Amid Eased Inflation Concerns

U.S. stocks have surged, with the S&P 500 closing at a record high, driven by a recent inflation report that eased interest rate fears. This positive sentiment is further supported by enthusiasm for AI and declining expectations for rate hikes, reflecting a strong market outlook.

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Investing.com19 hours ago

S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease

S&P 500 notches record-high close as rate-hike worries ease

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Bloomberg Technology20 hours ago

Easing Inflation and AI Rally Push Stocks Toward Records | The Close 8/13/2026

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Wells Fargo CIO, Wealth & Investment Darrell Cronk, JLL President, Retail Advisory Services Naveen Jaggi, Barclays Managing Director, Senior Retail Analyst Adrienne Yih, Bluestone Equity Partners Founder & Managing Partner Bobby Sharma, Janus Henderson Head, Multi-Asset Macro Investing Mike Contopoulos, Susquehanna International Group Senior Equity Research Analyst Mehdi Hosseini, Mizuho Securities Managing Director, Restaurants Equity Research Nick Setyan, JAB Holdings Chief Investment Officer Anant Bhalla, & VMG Partners Managing Partners Robin Tsai. (Source: Bloomberg)

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The Wall Street Journal21 hours ago

U.S. Stocks Rise, S&P 500 Closes at Record High

U.S. stocks rose and the S&P 500 closed at a record high after a report of moderated wholesale inflation eased interest-rate fears.

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Crypto Briefinga day ago

US equities close higher as softer PPI boosts market sentiment

Softer inflation data eases rate hike fears, boosting market optimism and potentially stabilizing economic growth amid persistent inflation. The post US equities close higher as softer PPI boosts market sentiment appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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Crypto Briefinga day ago

S&P 500 closes at record high as tame inflation data fuels tech rally

Tech stocks surge as inflation eases, suggesting potential for sustained growth and cautious Fed policy, impacting future market dynamics. The post S P 500 closes at record high as tame inflation data fuels tech rally appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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The Wall Street Journala day ago

Stock Market News, Aug. 13, 2026: S&P 500 Closes at Record, Yields Retreat

AI enthusiasm and receding rate-hike expectations are lifting markets

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Bloomberg3 days ago

S&P 500 Closes Near Record High on Tame Inflation: Markets Wrap

Stocks rose to a striking distance of a record after the latest inflation report matched expectations, easing concerns about imminent Federal Reserve rate increases.

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