US Market Reaction to CPI Inflation Data: S and P 500, Nasdaq Rise, But Dow Jones Falls
The US stock market took a reprieve from two days of selling pressure and finished on a mixed note on Wednesday, March 13, as CPI inflation data came in lower than expected. The S&P 500 was slightly higher, but the Nasdaq Composite index rose substantially by 1.2%, boosted by technology firms. However, a drop in…