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Stock market reacts to latest inflation news
FILE – A street sign is seen in front of the New York Stock Exchange June 14, 2022. The U.S. stock market experienced a “record-setting rally” on Wednesday. The Associated Press reported the S&P closed 1.2% higher and the Nasdaq composite closed 1.4% higher. (Seth Wenig, Associated Press)
(Seth Wenig, Associated Press)
SALT LAKE CITY — The U.S. stock market experienced a “record-setting rally” on Wednesday. The Associated Press reported the S&P closed 1.2% higher and the Nasdaq composite closed 1.4% higher.
Investors are reportedly energized by the latest report from the U.S. Department of Labor that shows inflation is cooling somewhat across the U.S.
We asked DMBA Certified Financial Planner Gerika Espinoza what these numbers may mean for Utahns. The podcast is below.
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Zion National Park closes popular trail during ongoing search and rescue operation – KSLNewsRadio
FILE: An entrance to Zion National Park is pictured on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation. (Ravel Call, Deseret News)
(Ravel Call, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY — The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation.
According to park officials, an incident occurred on the Angels Landing trail at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17.
At the time of publication, emergency services and search and rescue officials were on the scene.
Views along the Angel’s Landing Trail, Zion National Park. (KSL)
No further information was available.
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