US stocks hit fresh highs after softer than expected inflation figures
Equities have hit a series of new records since the tariff-driven sell-off in April
Equities have hit a series of new records since the tariff-driven sell-off in April

Wall Street stocks roar back from April’s sell-off, buoyed by resilient economy and share buybacks

The latest reading paves the way for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in September

Agreement removes threat of full-blown trade war between Washington and Brussels

Doubts over December interest rate cut from Federal Reserve exacerbate jitters about high valuations

Strong earnings and AI spending plans help investors shrug off fallout from Middle East conflict

Tech shares extend recent declines as rising debt piles in many major economies concern investors