US stocks hit record highs on better-than-expected CPI

<Fundamental>
The Sep US CPI indicated that tariff-driven inflation has not materialized, reinforcing the Fed’s dovish policy stance and driving US equities to new record highs. The prevailing view in the market remains with “Don’t fight the Fed.” The stock market’s impressive resilience, defying the typical seasonal weakness through Oct, reflects a dovish Fed stance amid the absence of recession signals.

<Technical>
The S&P 500 remained within the ascending channel, reaching a new high at 6,800. Diverging bullish EMAs suggest that the bullish structure may extend further. If the index closes above 6,800, it could advance toward 6,900. Conversely, a drop below 6,800 may lead the price to retreat toward 6,700, which coincides with EMA21.