U.S. Stock Markets Reach New Highs Amid Economic Data and Tech Rally
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Wall Street's main indexes closed at record highs driven by gains in Tesla and Micron, amid inflation and job market data fueling expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected in August, and jobless claims hit a near four-year high, leading traders to anticipate a rate cut of at least 25 basis points next week. Tech stocks like Tesla and Micron led the rally, with Micron's stock jumping 7.5% after a price target increase by Citigroup.
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