The U.S. stock market surged to fresh record highs in afternoon trading on Thursday, September 11, 2025, buoyed by a combination of favorable inflation data and strong expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week. Investors largely shrugged off a mixed jobs report, focusing instead on the broader narrative of easing inflationary pressures and supportive monetary policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all extended their gains, continuing a robust rally that ...