US stocks traded higher as Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he could support holding interest rates steady if inflation continues to cool. Investors are now watching Friday's jobs data for clues on the Fed's next move, while rising oil prices and Middle East tensions remain key risks for markets.

Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Highlights: US stocks rallied sharply after Fed Governor Christopher Waller signalled support for holding rates steady if…

Fed Governor Chris Waller says he favors holding rates steady, warning that sticky inflation from tariffs and energy prices has shifted his