Markets reacted to PCE inflation data that showed price pressures cooling, which dampened investor expectations for further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. Despite the September slump and a 0.53 point rise in the 10 year Treasury yield during the month, the S&P 500 remains up 11.8% since the start of the year.
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S&P 500 Ends September Down 0.45% for Third Loss in 4 Months
US Markets20 days ago
The primary benchmark for US equities finished its most recent monthly cycle in negative territory, failing to sustain a late surge in prices. The S&P 500 slid 0.45% in September, representing its third monthly decline in a four month span. On the final trading day of the month, the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.35%, or 94.63 points, to close at 26,892.17, while the S&P 500 also ended Wednesday's session higher.
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