币界网报道：The S&P 500 index surged to a record high as fresh inflation data boosted investor optimism, with the benchmark gaining 1.2% to close at 5,308.15. The rally was fueled by the April Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showing a 3.4% annual increase, slightly below expectations and signaling potential easing of inflationary pressures. Technology stocks led the charge, with NVIDIA jumping 3.5% and Microsoft rising 2.1% amid growing AI sector enthusiasm. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks acknowledging "modest further progress" on inflation reinforced market expectations for possible rate cuts later this year. Bond markets reacted positively, with the 10-year Treasury yield falling 9 basis points to 4.34%. The bullish sentiment extended to cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin climbing back above $66,000 as risk appetite improved across financial markets. Analysts note this marks the S&P 500's 23rd record close this year, with the index now up 11% year-to-date despite earlier concerns about persistent inflation and delayed Fed policy easing. Market participants will now focus on upcoming retail sales data and earnings reports from major retailers for further clues about consumer spending trends.