Bullish for the S&P 500
Cool Inflation Data Boosts Equities
Stable
Steady attention in S&P 500 coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The bullish argument: Cool inflation data supports continued strength in equity markets
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Recent coverage
Earlier coverage
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CNBC · Published 3 Oct 2026
How Nvidia, Micron and a surprising jobs report drove last week's stock action
In coverage record: 4 Oct 2026
“That was also the takeaway from Wednesday's cooler-than-expected August personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge”
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WTOP · Published 11 Sep 2026
How major US stock indexes fared Friday 9
In coverage record: 12 Sep 2026
“An update on inflation across the United States that came in close to economists' expectations also helped calm the market Friday.”
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Vancouver Is Awesome · Published 11 Sep 2026
US stocks jump after oil prices ease and inflation update comes in near expectations
In coverage record: 12 Sep 2026
“An update on inflation across the United States that came in close to economists' expectations also helped calm the market Friday. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9% and broke a four-day losing streak.”
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Devdiscourse · Published 11 Sep 2026
Markets React Softer to August Inflation Data
In coverage record: 12 Sep 2026
“U.S. stock index futures showed moderation in gains on Friday as investors assessed the latest consumer inflation report for August. The Labor Department disclosed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 3.4% on a year-over-year basis, aligning with economist predictions.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 11 Sep 2026
US stocks jump after oil prices ease and inflation update comes in near expectations
In coverage record: 12 Sep 2026
“An update on inflation across the United States that came in close to economists' expectations, even if prices are still rising too quickly for everyone's liking, also helped calm the market.”
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Kiplinger · Published 9 Sep 2026
Markets Rocked as Crude Oil Knocks on $100: Stock Market Today
In coverage record: 10 Sep 2026
“For investors, traders and speculators, it could be as simple as cooler-than-expected incoming inflation data easing some upward pressure on interest rates and giving the world's most important central bank room to hold the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75% next week.”
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Spokane Spokesman-Review · Published 3 Sep 2026
Wall Street climbs after Fed's Waller says he could support rate hold
In coverage record: 4 Sep 2026
“Wall Street's main indexes rose on Thursday after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he could support holding rates steady this month if data confirms price pressures are cooling off. The comments prompted traders to lower bets on a hike.”
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The Economic Times · Published 3 Sep 2026
US stocks today: US stocks open higher after Fed's Waller signals patience on rate policy
In coverage record: 4 Sep 2026
“Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Thursday after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he was open to keeping interest rates unchanged this month if data confirms cooling inflation pressures.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 14 Aug 2026
US markets strive for a positive week ahead of retail sales data and signs of cooling inflation
In coverage record: 15 Aug 2026
“The U.S. stock market hit all-time highs Thursday on new data that showed inflation cooled in July, as well as a decline in oil prices.”
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Business Standard · Published 13 Aug 2026
Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals negative open; Asia mkts rise; Brent crude snaps six-day rally
In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026
“Asian markets advanced on Thursday as technology shares rebounded and as an in-line US inflation print for July eased worries about monetary tightening in the world's largest economy.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 13 Aug 2026
US stocks tick toward records as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad
In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026
“Wall Street relaxed after a report showed prices at the U.S. wholesale level were 4.7% higher last month than a year earlier. While that's still very high, it's not as bad as June's 5.5% inflation rate at the wholesale level, and it was slightly better than economists expected.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 13 Aug 2026
US stocks rise to a record as oil prices drop and inflation gets less bad
In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026
“The U.S. stock market rose to a record following the latest sign that inflation is getting less bad. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% and topped its prior all-time high set last week.”
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Devdiscourse · Published 13 Aug 2026
Stocks Surge as Oil Prices Dip and Inflation Eases
In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026
“the Nasdaq Composite showed a rise of 42.9 points, translating to a 0.16% increase, landing at 26631.341 as the market opened, reflecting elevated investor sentiment amid favorable economic indicators.”
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Investor's Business Daily · Published 13 Aug 2026
S&P 500 Hits New High On Cool Inflation Data, Triggers A Bullish Market Upgrade
In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026
“S&P 500 Hits New High On Cool Inflation Data, Triggers A Bullish Market Upgrade”
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Business Today · Published 12 Aug 2026
US core inflation comes in subdued, easing pressure on Fed: Report
In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026
“US stocks opened higher following the report, while Treasury yields declined as investors reduced bets on a September rate hike.”
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CNBC · Published 12 Aug 2026
CPI inflation report July 2026
In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026
“Stock market futures rose following the release while Treasury yields were negative across the board.”
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Fortune · Published 12 Aug 2026
Wall Street futures rise ahead of inflation report as the Fed watches surging costs
In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026
“Economists expect new data to show to show inflation slipped to 3.4% in July from 3.5% in June. Cooler inflation could relieve pressure on the Fed to raise interest rates.”
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The Economic Times · Published 12 Aug 2026
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost
In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026
“The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed largely in-line inflation data, while upbeat earnings from some AI infrastructure companies provided additional support.”
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Devdiscourse · Published 12 Aug 2026
AI Infrastructure Powers Tech Stock Surge Amid Stable Interest Rate Forecasts
In coverage record: 13 Aug 2026
“Financial markets also reacted positively to stable interest rate expectations, underpinned by modest inflation growth in July, curbing the necessity for immediate Fed intervention.”
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Barchart · Published 10 Aug 2026
Stocks Set to Extend Gains on Tech Strength, U.S. Inflation Data Awaited
In coverage record: 11 Aug 2026
“Headline inflation is forecast to slow to +3.4% y/y in July, while core inflation is expected to ease to +2.5% y/y, marking the smallest increase since February. Readings in line with or below these forecasts would strengthen the case for the Fed to stay on hold.”
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Benzinga · Published 16 Jul 2026
Bitcoin, XRP, Dogecoin Steady; Ethereum Gains Amid Soft Inflation Reading: Analyst Says Indicators 'Flash
In coverage record: 17 Jul 2026
“Stocks extended the gains on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 150.37 points, or 0.29%, to end at 52,658.64. The S&P 500 advanced 0.38% to close at 7,572.40, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite spiked 0.62% to settle at 26,269.22.”
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scanx.trade · Published 16 Jul 2026
S&P 500 Slips at Thursday Open After Wednesday Inflation-Led Rally
In coverage record: 17 Jul 2026
“Back-to-back inflation reports provided the primary catalyst for Wednesday's rally. The producer price index unexpectedly fell 0.3% in June, following a softer-than-expected consumer inflation report released on Tuesday. These consecutive data releases strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve could leave interest rates unchanged in the near term”
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Benzinga · Published 15 Jul 2026
IBM, CRWD, SKHY, AEHR, LCID: 5 Trending Stocks Today
In coverage record: 16 Jul 2026
“Stocks traded with a firmer tone as cooler-than-expected inflation data lifted risk appetite and eased pressure on the Federal Reserve. Expectations were reinforced that policymakers can hold rates steady later this month, helping investors look past recent inflation worries.”
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Barchart · Published 15 Jul 2026
Stocks Mixed on Favorable Inflation News and Chipmaker Weakness
In coverage record: 16 Jul 2026
“The broader market garnered support from today's US economic news, which showed that June producer prices rose less than expected. US Jun PPI final demand eased to +5.5% y/y from +6.0% y/y, weaker than expectations of +6.2% y/y.”
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Barchart · Published 15 Jul 2026
Broader Market Settles Higher as Positive Inflation News Outweighs Chip Rout
In coverage record: 16 Jul 2026
“The broader market garnered support from Wednesday's US economic news, which showed that June producer prices rose less than expected. New York Fed President John Williams said, 'Inflation is unquestionably too high, but there are encouraging reasons to expect that inflation has peaked and should edge down in coming quarters.'”
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The Economic Times · Published 14 Jul 2026
US stocks today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq end higher on cool inflation data, solid bank earnings
In coverage record: 15 Jul 2026
“S&P 500 and Nasdaq end higher on cool inflation data”
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Benzinga · Published 14 Jul 2026
Nasdaq Surges Over 100 Points; Bank of America Earnings Top Views
In coverage record: 15 Jul 2026
“The annual inflation rate eased to 3.5% in June from 4.2% in May and down from expectations of 3.8%.”
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Published 14 Jul 2026
Stocks edge higher on Wall Street after a report on inflation wasn't as bad as expected
In coverage record: 15 Jul 2026
“Stocks are edging higher on a calmer Wall Street after a report showed U.S. inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected. Stocks got a lift from easing yields in the bond market, which fell after a report said U.S. consumer prices were 3.5% higher than a year earlier last month.”
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