Mon Sep 08 14:10:00 UTC 2025: **Stocks Mostly Up as Investors Await Inflation Data, Eye Potential Rate Cut**

**NEW YORK, NY -** U.S. stocks traded mixed on Monday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edging higher while the Dow Jones dipped slightly. Investors are eagerly anticipating key inflation data due out later this week, which is expected to heavily influence the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates at its upcoming meeting.

The producer price index (PPI) on Wednesday and the consumer price index (CPI) on Thursday will provide insights into the economy’s strength following a weaker-than-expected August jobs report. This data is crucial as markets weigh the possibility of a more aggressive 50-basis-point rate cut in September, rather than the previously anticipated 25 basis points.

In other news, political uncertainty in Europe and Japan is adding to the global economic landscape. France’s government faces a potential collapse, and Japan’s Prime Minister recently resigned.

Technology stocks led the market gains, with Nvidia and Broadcom experiencing notable increases. Nvidia is leading gains among the Big Tech stocks, while Broadcom’s market cap surges above Tesla’s.

Meanwhile, SpaceX has agreed to purchase EchoStar’s wireless spectrum licenses for its Starlink network, sending EchoStar shares soaring. Robinhood stock also jumped after the company announced it will replace Caesars Entertainment in the S&P 500.

The week ahead includes earnings reports from Oracle, Adobe, and Kroger. Investors will also be paying close attention to revisions of earlier jobs data.

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