Stocks Close Higher on Inflation Report: Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Show Gains

Friday, 26 September 2025, 14:09

Stocks closed higher on inflation report, as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq gained points. This increase came after investors evaluated the PCE inflation data. Despite this uptick, all three major indices registered weekly losses. Investors are reacting to prevailing economic indicators, particularly in the context of rising interest rates.

Marketwatch — Stocks Close Higher on Inflation Report: Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Show Gains

Market Response to Inflation Report

Stocks closed higher on inflation report this past Friday, signaling investor confidence amidst fluctuating economic conditions. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 299.97 points, marking a 0.7% gain to finish at 46,247.29. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 added 38.98 points or 0.6% to close at 6,643.70. The Nasdaq Composite climbed 99.37 points or 0.4% to finish at 22,484.07.

Weekly Trends and Economic Indicators

Despite the gains on Friday, all three U.S. equities benchmarks reported weekly declines after hitting record highs earlier in the week. The S&P 500 experienced a 0.3% drop for the week, while the Dow slipped by 0.1%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq fell 0.7%, reflecting challenges as interest rates in the bond market increase.

The 10-year Treasury yield also saw a rise of 4.7 basis points, settling at 4.185% — the highest rate recorded since early September.

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