U.S. stock indexes ended the shortened week due to Thanksgiving on a higher note, supported by cautious comments from some Federal Reserve officials. At the close of trading, the main indexes showed growth, as investors assessed signals from the regulator amid ongoing uncertainty. Fed officials once again emphasized the need to carefully monitor inflationary processes, which the market perceived as a sign of a possible pause in interest rate hikes. This sentiment contributed to the inflow of capital into risky assets, allowing indexes to close the week in positive territory.
U.S. Stocks Rise on Fed Comments
U.S. stock indexes ended the week higher, supported by cautious comments from some Federal Reserve officials. The market assessed signals about a possible pause in rate hikes.