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Nasdaq Gains Over 100 Points Following Inflation Data: Investor Sentiment Edges Higher, Fear Index Remains in ‘Greed’ Zone

BenzingaAvi Kapoor

Index shows improvement in market sentiment, Nasdaq up 100 points on inflation data. NFIB and home sales rise.

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