Stock Market News for Sep 14, 2026

U.S. stock markets closed sharply higher on Friday as declining oil prices and moderate inflation data eased investor concerns about further rate hikes. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all gained around 1%, with technology and consumer discretionary stocks leading the rally. Tech stocks HPE and Dell surged over 12% each, while the VIX fell 11.2%, indicating reduced market volatility.