US Stock Market Today, Dec. 5, 2025: Wall Street Hovers Near Record Highs After PCE Inflation Data
U.S. stocks edged higher at midday Friday, with the S&P 500 up 0.1% to 6,866.72 and the Dow gaining about 70 points to 47,923.73. The Nasdaq 100 rose 0.3%. September’s PCE inflation rose 2.8% year-on-year, while consumer inflation expectations fell to 4.1%. Traders increased bets on a Fed rate cut next week.