
A belated but better-than-expected read on still-spotty consumer price data was enough to support a relief rally for the stock market on Thursday. Strong earnings and guidance from a major player in the AI revolution provided a fresh bounce for a beleaguered technology sector and elevated the risk-on mood.
Core inflation has cooled to its lowest level since early 2021, according to the November CPI report. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased at an annual rate of 2.7% through November and 0.2% from September to November, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said before the opening bell.