S&P 500 Breaks 5,000 Mark Amid Anticipation for Key Inflation Data The S&P 500 hit a record high, closing above 5,000 for the first time after a strong few weeks driven by better-than-expected company earnings and the Federal Reserve’s consistent message on inflation. This week, all eyes are on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January, with experts predicting a year-on-year increase of 2.9%, down from December’s 3.4%. This suggests that while inflation is expected to have slowed, careful monitoring continues. The CPI measures changes in the price level of a basket of consumer goods and services, including food and energy, providing a key indicator of inflationary trends. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts U.S. job growth totaled 275,000 in February but unemployment rate rose to 3.9% READ MORE Crude Market Heats Up: WTI Climbs 3.3% as Supply-Demand Gap Narrows READ MORE How Productivity Gains Could Shape the Fed's Inflation Battle READ MORE SAXO Bank: Gold is Ready to Rise READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment