Markets tumbled as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged. Officials signaled just one rate cut this year. Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions added to economic uncertainty. The Producer Price Index also showed an increase. Major stock indexes saw significant declines. Some companies reported gains despite the broader market downturn.
US stocks today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq end higher on cool inflation data, solid bank earnings
U.S. stocks ended higher as softer June inflation data and strong bank earnings lifted sentiment despite escalating Middle East tensions. Nasdaq outperformed on chip gains,