Stock futures are little changed as dealers brace for crucial consumer inflation report: Live updates
American stock futures traded near the flatline Monday night as dealers awaited a pivotal consumer inflation report. While futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were little changed, S&P 500 futures were marginally higher.
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In the latest inflation data update, American stock futures traded near the flatline Monday night as dealers awaited a pivotal consumer inflation report, according to CNBC World. While futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were little changed, S&P 500 futures were marginally higher.
Key points
- During the regular trading day, the Dow Industrials added 1,104 points, or 2.2%, whereas the S&P 500 popped roughly 2.4%.
- The American West Texas Intermediate futures settled down over 4%, whereas Brent crude futures slid over 5%.
- According to The New York Times, say is a spy for China's Ministry of State Security.
- Annual figures will not be provided for Tuesday's report due to the 2025 government shutdown.
- Monday's rally came following a rocky week for markets.
What happened: Inflation data
During the regular trading day, the Dow Industrials added 1,104 points, or 2.2%, whereas the S&P 500 popped roughly 2.4%. Monday's rally came following a rocky week for markets, in which dealers grew concerned of an impending slowdown in data center buildouts following Democrats posted big victories in the midterm elections. While the tech sector bounced back in Monday's regular trading, Nvidia sat out the rally.
According to The New York Times, say is a spy for China's Ministry of State Security, shares of the chipmaker slid 4% following Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admitted on Sunday to having an affair with a woman who American intelligence officials. The firm's board of directors also launched an independent internal investigation, pointing to latest reporting that Huang "has been the target of a foreign intelligence effort."
Oil prices also declined on Monday, lending the market support. The American West Texas Intermediate futures settled down over 4%, whereas Brent crude futures slid over 5%.
Annual figures will not be provided for Tuesday's report due to the 2025 government shutdown.
Why inflation data matters for traders
Inflation figures decide how long central banks keep interest rates high. Hotter-than-expected readings usually lift bond yields and the local currency, while softer data raise hopes of rate cuts.
Price data feed straight into central-bank decisions, which makes them some of the most market-moving releases on the calendar for forex, bonds and stocks.
Market reaction and data
Crypto prices at the time of writing, from Binance spot data (2026-11-10 00:29 UTC):
| Asset | Last price (USDT) | 24h change | 24h high | 24h low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 75,170.01 | 0.19% | 75,599.22 | 73,750.00 |
| Ethereum (ETH) | 2,128.92 | -0.55% | 2,160.50 | 2,083.10 |
What to watch next for inflation data
Next in focus are the coming inflation releases, central-bank reaction to them and changes in market pricing for future rate moves.
Key scheduled releases on the economic calendar:
- USD Core CPI m/m on Tue Nov 10, 13:30 UTC, forecast 0.2%, previous 0.3%
- USD CPI m/m on Tue Nov 10, 13:30 UTC, forecast 0.3%, previous 0.6%
- GBP GDP m/m on Thu Nov 12, 07:00 UTC, forecast 0.0%, previous 0.1%
- USD Core PPI m/m on Fri Nov 13, 13:30 UTC, forecast 0.3%, previous 0.7%
- USD PPI m/m on Fri Nov 13, 13:30 UTC, forecast 0.4%, previous 1.3%
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FAQ
What is the latest inflation data news?
American stock futures traded near the flatline Monday night as dealers awaited a pivotal consumer inflation report.
Why do inflation numbers move markets?
Inflation data change expectations for central-bank interest rates, and rate expectations drive currencies, bond yields and stock valuations.
Where does this information come from?
This report is based on coverage from CNBC World, checked against market data where available. It is a summary for information only and not investment advice.
Risk warning: This article is for information only and is not investment advice. Trading forex, CFDs, stocks and crypto carries a high risk of losing money. Prices move fast – check live quotes before you trade.
