US stocks edge higher through week as inflation trends aid sentiment

US markets ended the week with modest gains as cooling inflation supported improving soft-landing expectations, while rising Treasury yields reflected rotational shifts between equities and bonds.

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US stocks edge higher through week as inflation trends aid sentiment

US stocks edge higher through week as inflation trends aid sentiment
Major US indices recorded modest weekly gains as softer inflation data reinforced expectations of a controlled economic landing. The S&P 500 advanced 0.4% toward record territory, while the Dow added 0.3% and the Nasdaq rose 0.5%. Treasury yields increased five basis points to 4.25% as investors rotated partially out of bonds. The market’s tone remained steady with traders weighing Fed commentary and upcoming macro releases influencing rate-cut probability estimates.
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