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.

Dow Jones| Nasdaq | S&P 500 | US Stock Market Today |Live Updates: US stock futures attempted to recover after a three-day slide as investors awaited U.S. inflation data for clues…

US stocks opened lower on Thursday after August producer prices strengthened expectations of a possible Federal Reserve rate hike this month. The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell at…