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Stocks fall as inflation slow down sparks tapering fears

U.S. stock indexes were pressured Tuesday as a report showed consumer price gains slowed in August, spotlighting the possibility the Federal Reserve could begin tapering its asset-purchase program later this year.

Dow, S&P snap 5-day losing streaks

U.S. stock indexes ended mixed Monday with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 snapping their five-day losing streaks.

Nasdaq hits record, Boeing weighs down Dow

U.S. stocks were mixed Tuesday as traders returned to work following Labor Day weekend and assessed unemployment benefits that expired for over 7 million Americans and the impact on the U.S. economy.

What markets are open on Labor Day?

The equity markets in the U.S. will be closed Monday for Labor Day, but there will be trading Monday in the futures markets – including stocks, oil and gold – until 1 p.m. ET.