The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Friday.U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with major indices surging to fresh all-time highs as a softer-than-expected inflation reading strengthened market conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its Oct. 30 policy meeting.The annual headline inflation came in at 3% in September 2025, slightly up from August's 2.9% pace but below exp ...

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further easing in the overall fear level, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Friday.U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with major indices surging to fresh all-time highs as a softer-than-expected inflation reading strengthened market conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its Oct. 30 policy meeting.The annual headline inflation came in at 3% in September 2025, slightly up from August's 2.9% pace but below exp ...