S&P 500 Hits Record High Amid Rising Interest Rates and Elevated Oil Prices

New York Times - Oct 6, 2026

The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent on Tuesday, exceeding its previous peak set in August and taking its gain this year to more than 14 percent.

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