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US stocks: US market rises as cooler inflation data ease October Fed hike bets
Economic Times 2 hrs ago·30 Sept 2026, 1:55 pm
U.S. stocks surged higher as inflation reports came in softer than analysts predicted, easing worries about potential interest rate hikes. The Commerce Department revealed a 3.4% increase in the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index year-over-year. Major players like Apple and Alphabet enjoyed price rises, contributing to a notable boost in the Nasdaq Composite.
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