Dow Jumps Over 1%; US Inflation Holds at 3.4% In August
U.S. stocks rose Friday as inflation held at 3.4%; the Dow gained 550 points. Oil fell, European shares climbed and Asian markets declined.
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Why It Matters
Inflation stayed the same instead of going up or down, which made people feel a little better about the economy. When people feel calmer about prices, they are more willing to buy stocks.
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