Stock Market Today: Indexes Rise On Upbeat Retail Sale Data Ahead Of Fed Meeting

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesStocks pushed higher as positive retail sales surprised investors.The data signals continued consumer strength, easing fears of a recession.All eyes are on the Federal Reserve's likely interest rate cut on Wednesday.Stocks moved higher after stronger-than-expected US retail sales boosted confidence in consumer health, as the Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting is set to kick off.Retail sales increased 0.1% last month, compared to consensus estimates of a 0.2% decline.

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