Markets got a boost this week as the Federal Reserve's core inflation measure came in steady throughout November. The momentum carried straight into equities, with major indexes posting solid gains across the board.

The S&P 500 climbed 0.55%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 0.77%. Tech stocks led the charge with the Nasdaq Composite surging 0.81%. That kind of performance on inflation data suggests traders are feeling more confident about the economic trajectory heading into year-end.

For those tracking macro conditions that typically influence risk appetite and crypto sentiment, these moves matter. Steady inflation without surprises tends to ease pressure on central bank policy, which historically lifts investor confidence across multiple asset classes.