On Thursday, the New York Stock Exchange recorded losses as investors evaluated the latest inflation data in the U.S., which is influencing predictions for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision next week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 234.44 points (–0.53%), closing at 43,914.12. The Nasdaq composite index, heavily weighted with technology stocks, dropped by 132.05 points (–0.66%), ending at 19,902.84. The broader S&P 500 index decreased by 32.94 points (–0.54%), closing at 6,051.25.