
The Current
Inflation Cools, S&P 500 Holds Near Record High
August 16, 2026
*Wall Street closed out the week near its record levels, as softer inflation data offset growing signs of a slowing consumer.*
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The Current
August 16, 2026
*Wall Street closed out the week near its record levels, as softer inflation data offset growing signs of a slowing consumer.*

The Current
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