Wall Street closed higher and reached more records Wednesday on a holiday-shortened trading day. The S&P 500 index rose 22.26 points, or 0.3%, to 6,932.05. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 288

Key Takeaways U.S. employers are likely to raise wages moderately in 2026, according to forecasts, as the job market is expected to stay stuck in low gear.Raises will average 3.3% in 2026, according