https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/s-p-500-ends-higher-as-strong-inflation-data-cements-rate-hike-betsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/s-p-500-ends-higher-as-strong-inflation-data-cements-rate-hike-betshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/s-p-500-ends-higher-as-strong-inflation-data-cements-rate-hike-bets#u67265Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:20:16 +0000U.S. stocks ended a losing week on a positive note as investors reacted to consumer inflation data released September 11. Despite a higher-than-expected core inflation reading that increased the likelihood of Federal Reserve rate hikes, markets rose as investors welcomed clarity on the Fed's outlook. This recovery coincided with a retreat in oil prices and a positive earnings beat from Oracle. While inflation risks remain, the market shifted from anticipation of the CPI report to pricing in the resulting policy trajectory.Why it mattersPersistent inflation and surging oil prices previousl