NEW YORK, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended mixed on Wednesday, as the unexpected rise in inflation led to speculation that the Federal Reserve may delay interest rate cuts to manage the economy's overheating.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 225.09 points, or 0.50 percent, ending at 44,368.56. The S&P 500 decreased by 16.53 points, or 0.27 percent, to close at 6,051.97. In contrast, the Nasdaq Composite Index edged up by 6.09 points, or 0.03 percent, finishing at 19,649.95.
