S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose as price rises slowed

Two big US stock indexes, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, rose September 30, 2026, Reuters reported, after price rises came in slower than expected, easing fears the Federal Reserve, America's central bank, will raise borrowing rates. Both were set for September gains. Slower price rises can mean cheaper loans for households, but one report does not set the future path.