U.S. Stocks Rise as Oil Retreats

U.S. stocks snapped a four-session losing streak as an interruption to the torrid run in oil prices offset a reading of increased consumer inflation.

Firm Inflation Reading Pushes Fed Closer to a Rate Increase

The annual U.S. inflation rate held steady at 3.4% in August, matching analyst expectations.

The Fed Is Poised for a Rate Hike. It Rarely Stops at One.