US stocks rose Wednesday after the government's April inflation report showed further cooling of pricing pressures, a development that could support a decision by the Federal Reserve to pause or end its rate-hike campaign. Stock futures turned higher after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its report, putting the S&P 500 on track to rise for the third time in four sessions. The Consumer Price Index for April increased 4.9% over the past year, marking lowest reading since May 2021.
Main Idea: US stocks rose after the Bureau of Labor Statistics said inflation cooled in April, raising hopes that the Federal Reserve may pause its rate hikes.
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Inflation is still far above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, so households and small businesses may keep facing higher prices and borrowing costs.
Cooler April inflation gives the Federal Reserve more room to pause rate hikes, which could ease pressure on loans, mortgages, and bank stress for consumers and workers.
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