{"id":88974,"date":"2026-08-12T17:18:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ic.com\/blog\/?p=88974"},"modified":"2026-08-12T17:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:18:43","slug":"wednesday-12th-august-2026-u-s-stocks-await-key-inflation-data-as-fed-rate-outlook-takes-center-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ic.com\/blog\/wednesday-12th-august-2026-u-s-stocks-await-key-inflation-data-as-fed-rate-outlook-takes-center-stage\/","title":{"rendered":"Wednesday 12th August 2026: U.S. Stocks Await Key Inflation Data as Fed Rate Outlook Takes Center Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3><br \/>Global Markets:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;Asian Stock Markets : Nikkei up 0.53%, Shanghai Composite up 0.32% Hang Seng down 1.13% ASX down 0.69%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commodities : Gold at $4,462.50 (0.48%) Silver at $65.565 (0.97%), Brent Oil at 90.02 (1.25%), WTI Oil at 84.30 (1.32%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rates : US 10-year yield at 4.686, UK 10-year yield at 4.9653, Germany 10-year yield at 3.1570<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>News &amp; Data:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>(USD) &nbsp; Existing Home Sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;4.06M&nbsp; to 4.05M&nbsp; expected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Markets Update:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>U.S. stock futures were little changed Tuesday night as investors looked ahead to a key inflation report that could influence the Federal Reserve\u2019s interest-rate decision in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 22 points, or 0.04%, while S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.07% and 0.08%, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asian markets were mixed. South Korea\u2019s Kospi jumped more than 3%, Japan\u2019s Nikkei 225 gained 0.16%, and Australia\u2019s S&amp;P\/ASX 200 fell 0.58%. Hong Kong\u2019s Hang Seng Index declined 0.98%, while China\u2019s CSI 300 advanced 0.28%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In U.S. trading, Super Micro Computer shares rallied more than 7% after the data center infrastructure company issued upbeat first-quarter guidance. CoreWeave surged 14% after reporting a second-quarter adjusted operating margin that exceeded expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors are now focused on Wednesday\u2019s July consumer price index report. Economists expect monthly headline inflation to rise 0.1% and core inflation to increase 0.2%. On an annual basis, inflation is expected at 3.4% and 2.5%, respectively, both above the Fed\u2019s 2% target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A hotter-than-expected report could strengthen expectations for higher rates, while a softer reading could support stocks. Oil prices above $83 a barrel are adding to inflation concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bond yields will also be watched, with the 10-year Treasury near 4.7% and the two-year yield around 4.2%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday\u2019s producer price index and earnings from Cerebras and Cisco will provide market catalysts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Upcoming Events:<br \/><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>12:30 PM GMT &#8211;&nbsp; USD&nbsp; &nbsp; Core CPI m\/m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk Warning:<\/strong>&nbsp;Trading in securities involves significant risk. Prices may fluctuate and securities can become entirely valueless. You may incur losses that exceed your potential profits, and in some cases, losses may exceed the amount you have deposited. Securities, futures, options, and contracts for differences are complex financial instruments and are not suitable for all investors. Engaging in such transactions requires a sound understanding of the associated risks. 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