Nasdaq and S&P 500 Close Higher as Cool Inflation Data Eases Concerns about Tariffs
U.S. equities rose Wednesday as the escalation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s chaotic, multifront trade war held gains in check, and cooler-than-expected inflation data helped halt a steep purchase. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq ended the day higher, benefiting from a strong surge in tech and tech-related momentum companies. The blue-chip Dow closed the…