"Inflation Data Boosts Dow, Stocks and Bonds Gain"

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 200 points as new data showed that inflation rose less than expected, providing a boost to the market at the end of a challenging month and quarter. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also saw gains. Nike shares surged 9% after reporting better-than-expected earnings. The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric, the personal consumption expenditures price index, showed that core inflation rose 0.1% in August and 3.9% year over year, lower than economists' expectations. Despite the recent gains, the major indexes are still on track for negative monthly and quarterly performances.