Wall Street experienced a relief rally due to cooler-than-estimated inflation, reinforcing trader conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut rates next week.
The S&P 500 hit record highs, with equities extending their October advance, driven by bets that policy easing will continue to fuel corporate earnings.
Wall Street saw a relief rally as cooler-than-estimated inflation reinforced trader conviction the Federal Reserve will cut rates next week.
Author's summary: S&P 500 hits record high amid expected rate cut.