The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) was hamstrung near Monday’s opening bids at the start of a fresh trading week. The major equity index stuck close to the 42,200 level, with stock traders eyeing data risks and rate markets grappling with the odds of a follow-up cut from the Federal Reserve (Fed) in November.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIA) closed at an all-time high after new data showed that inflation in the U.S. continues to trend down towards the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 2% target. The leading index that is comprised of 30 blue-chip stocks and meant to act as a proxy for the U.

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