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- US stocks closed higher on Wednesday after more data showed a continued decline in inflation.
- The producer price index fell by the most since April 2020 and came in below economists' estimates.
- Retail sales fell 0.1% in October, but rose modestly when excluding auto and gasoline sales.
US stocks closed higher on Wednesday, extending gains from Tuesday's sharp rally after fresh data showed a continued decline in inflation.