U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday as cooler-than-expected inflation data helped ease concerns after a sharp selloff. However, gains were kept in check by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war on multiple fronts. Investors remain cautious as trade tensions continue to weigh on market sentiment, despite hopes that easing inflation could lead to potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
U.S. Stocks Rise on Cooling Inflation, but Trade War Limits Gains
