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Global stocks rise as inflation cools further

Major indices rally across Tokyo, Frankfurt, and Wall Street following benign consumer price prints.

Marcus Chen•
Oct 24, 2026
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3 min read
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Equity Markets Advance Across Major Bourses as Price Pressures Soften

NEW YORK — Global equities traded higher across all trading sessions on Thursday, bolstered by synchronized consumer price index releases confirming that core inflation continues its descent toward target rates.

The S&P 500 rose 0.8%, the Stoxx Europe 600 climbed 0.9%, and Tokyo's Nikkei 225 registered a 1.2% rally.

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Marcus Chen

Global Economics & Markets Editor

Marcus Chen covers central banking, macroeconomics, international trade flows, and financial market volatility across London, Frankfurt, and New York.