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Stock Markets Soar Amid Easing Inflation Worries

1/4/2025

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U.S. stock markets surged as 2025 kicked off, with the S&P 500 climbing 32 points and the Nasdaq up 0.7%. Easing inflation worries led to a dip in Treasury yields, boosting investor confidence. Meanwhile, the alcohol industry braced for impact from new cancer warning regulations, hitting giants like Anheuser-Busch and Diageo hard.

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U.S. stock markets surged as 2025 kicked off, with the S&P 500 climbing 32 points and the Nasdaq up 0.7%. Easing inflation worries led to a dip in Treasury yields, boosting investor confidence. Meanwhile, the alcohol industry braced for impact from new cancer warning regulations, hitting giants like Anheuser-Busch and Diageo hard.