The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some easing in overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the "Greed" zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks closed mixed on Thursday following the release of a fresh round of inflation data.
U.S. consumer prices increased by 0.3% month-over-month in December compared to a 0.1% rise in November and versus market estimates of 0.2%. The annual inflation rate rose to 3.4% in December versus a five-month low level of 3.1% in November, and compared to market estimates of 3.2%.
Other data released Thursday showed U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 1,000 from the prior week’s revised reading of 202,000 in the period ending Jan, ...