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S&P 500 Rises on Mild Inflation Data, Red-Hot AI Rally: Stock Market Today

A tame July CPI report lowered odds that the Fed will hike rates in September, while strong AI earnings boosted the broad market.

A tame July CPI report lowered odds that the Fed will hike rates in September, while strong AI earnings boosted the broad market.

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Why it matters

The mild July CPI inflation data materially lowers the odds of a Fed rate hike in September, directly impacting rate expectations and credit-market conditions, while the strong AI-driven equity rally adds notable market momentum.

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