Business

US stocks close higher, supported by receding expectations of interest rate hikes

Sep 04, 2026

New York [US], September 4: US stock indices closed higher on Thursday, bolstered by a decline in investor expectations regarding interest rate hikes.
The S&P 500 index rose by 1.07%-or 81.67 points-to reach 7,748.27 points, while the Nasdaq Composite index climbed 1.40%-or 366.39 points-to hit 26,584.21 points.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 1.18%-or 627.37 points-to reach 53,689.32 points.
Source: Emirates News Agency

More news

Stashfin Helps Festive Sale Shoppers Bridge Cash Flow With up to Rs 5 Lakh at 0% Interest for up to 30 Days

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], October 26: Festive sale shoppers who are short on cash until payday have a new option this October. Stashfin has opened a personal loan of up to Rs 5 lakh to eligible borrowers, with 0% interest for up to 30 days on whatever amount they actually use from it. Pay back the amount used within the interest-free period of up to 30 days and the interest on it comes to zero. Foreclosure charges are NIL.

Oct 26, 2026