The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% to close at 34,230, but missed its all-time closing high. The S&P 500, on the other hand, fell 0.1% to 4,167. Tech stocks were among the biggest losers, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping 0.4% to 13,582. Investors are keeping a close eye on inflation data and corporate earnings reports. Despite the mixed performance, market analysts remain optimistic about the overall strength of the economy. The Federal Reserve’s policy meeting minutes will be released later this week, providing further insight into the central bank’s outlook on interest rates.

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