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US stocks edge higher through week as inflation trends aid sentiment
US markets ended the week with modest gains as cooling inflation supported improving soft-landing expectations, while rising Treasury yields reflected rotational shifts between equities and bonds.
Major US indices recorded modest weekly gains as softer inflation data reinforced expectations of a controlled economic landing. The S&P 500 advanced 0.4% toward record territory, while the Dow added 0.3% and the Nasdaq rose 0.5%. Treasury yields increased five basis points to 4.25% as investors rotated partially out of bonds. The market’s tone remained steady with traders weighing Fed commentary and upcoming macro releases influencing rate-cut probability estimates.