Bull vs. Bear Markets: What's The Difference?

The terms “bull market” and “bear market” are used to describe how stock markets are doing. A bull market is favorable and ...

CPI report today: Inflation cools in November but red flags emerge

Follow MarketWatch's live coverage of the November CPI report and what the latest inflation read could mean for the economy and interest rates next year.

US stocks jump after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are jumping on Thursday following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal ...

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Jump After Soft Inflation Readout

The first Consumer Price Index Report since the government shutdown showed inflation slowing. Follow for the latest moves in the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P 500, as well as the top finance, economics and ...

Stock Market Today, Dec. 18: Stocks Rise on Better-Than-Expected Inflation Data

Positive CPI data and Micron’s upbeat AI-memory outlook went some way to fuel a tech recovery today, Dec. 18, 2025.

Wall Street rises after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide

U.S. stocks are rising following an encouraging report on inflation that could help the Federal Reserve keep cutting interest ...

Inflation Cooled Off More Than Expected in November. Here's What It Means for Investors

Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose 2.7% over the year through November, which was significantly ...

Is Trump’s Trade War Fueling Inflation?

Tariffs swiftly hit Americans’ wallets this year as major retailers from Macy’s to [Best Buy]( ...