Stocks jumped following the latest reading on consumer inflation that could help set expectations for the path of interest rates.

Major stock indexes surged Thursday after delayed Consumer Price Index data came in better than expected, with the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average and benchmark S&P 500 poised to end four-session losing streaks.

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq rallied Thursday after the November CPI report. The Dow and S&P 500 snapped four-day losing streaks.

Dow gains 0.44% while Nasdaq slips amid tech weakness. Investors watch Fed signals for potential rate cuts of 50 to 100 basis points. Oracle falls 4% after AI project loses funding. S&P 500 trades flat at 6,

Dow Transportation index is considered a bellwether for the broad market — but that might be overstating things.

Wall Street indices such as the Dow, Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 opened higher as investors now focus on cooling US inflation data and Trump Media's merger update.

The first Consumer Price Index Report since the government shutdown showed inflation slowing. Follow for the latest moves in the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500, as well as the top finance, economics and business stories.

The S&P 500 gave up 0.2%, with Pfizer off more than 3%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite edged into positive ground with a 0.2% gain on Tuesday. The tech-dominated index broke a three-day losing streak.

Wall Street analysts expect another strong year in stocks in 2026, propelled by continued AI sector gains and additional Fed interest-rate cuts.

Major stock indexes fell Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average on pace for a fourth consecutive decline, as AI bubble concerns resumed and investors digested tepid labor data.