The main U.S. stock indexes opened higher on Friday, putting them on track to end a rough week on a positive note even as data showed consumer prices accelerated in August.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 140.4 points, or 0.27%, at the open to 52,204.46. The S&P 500 rose 45.1 points, or 0.59%, at the open to 7,636.75, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 207.7 points, or 0.80%, to 26,289.414.(Disclaimer: This article is based on inputs from agencies. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
US stocks today: US stocks open higher after August inflation report
US stocks opened higher on Friday despite data showing consumer prices accelerated in August. The Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained at the open, putting the major indexes on track to end a volatile week on a positive note as investors assessed the latest inflation data and its implications for Federal Reserve policy.
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