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US stocks rise, S&P 500 hits record high on inflation relief

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. stock markets closed higher, with the S&P 500 reaching a new record high.
  • Lower-than-expected producer price index data for July fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates in September.
  • Major indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all saw gains, supported by strong performance in large tech stocks.

U.S. stock markets concluded trading on a high note, with the S&P 500 index setting a new historical record. The positive performance was largely driven by cooling inflation data, which bolstered market confidence.

The July Producer Price Index (PPI) report indicated a decrease in inflation, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rate policy and refrain from a rate hike in September. This outlook provided a significant tailwind for equities across the board.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 69.72 points, or 0.13%, to close at 53,839.99. The S&P 500 index saw a more substantial gain, adding 50.49 points, or 0.65%, to finish at 7,798.99. The Nasdaq Composite also experienced a strong day, climbing 214.54 points, or 0.81%, to settle at 26,803.03.

Leading the charge in the tech sector, companies like Sandisk contributed to the upward momentum, helping to push the S&P 500 to its new zenith. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index also reflected the positive sentiment, increasing by 56.62 points, or 0.46%, to end the session at 12,456.00.

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