Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq hold steady amid signs of more inflation cooldown
Published On Sep 12, 2024, 9:34 AM
U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday, bolstered by investors' optimism surrounding inflation and labor data, which support expectations for a modest interest rate cut next week. The S&P 500 increased by 0.7%, while the Nasdaq gained approximately 1%. A slight rise in the Producer Price Index indicated cooling inflation, with jobless claims rising more than expected. Additionally, tech stocks, particularly Nvidia, showed strong performance, with Nvidia's share price surging over 2% and benefitting from positive market sentiment.