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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Fed's Preferred Gauge Core PCE Inflation Eases to 0.1% Monthly—Meta, Microsoft, Apple in Focus (UPDATED)

Jul 30, 2026 · 08:46 AM ET· updated 3h ago
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Fed's Preferred Gauge Core PCE Inflation Eases to 0.1% Monthly—Meta, Microsoft, Apple in Focus (UPDATED)

U.S. stock futures were higher on Thursday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices rose, following Wednesday's lower close.

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Prices that people pay for stuff (called inflation) went up less than expected, which made investors feel more hopeful about stocks today. When inflation slows down, it can be a good sign that things might get easier for companies and families.

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