Event
US stocks mostly rose on Thursday morning following inflation data that eased expectations for a September interest rate hike. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite gained, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped slightly. The Producer Price Index showed prices rising less than expected, reinforcing positive signals from the Consumer Price Index. Cisco and Cerebras shares fell after reporting earnings, while oil prices dropped as President Trump shifted military focus towards economic pressure.
2 published stories · markets · source reliability 33%
Producer Price Index data reinforces easing inflation trends, reducing bets on a September Federal Reserve rate increase, though policymakers remain divided on the path forward.
Background
US stock futures for the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-100 rose on Thursday morning following a Consumer Price Index (CPI) report that indicated easing inflation in July. This cooling data has led traders to reduce bets on a September interest rate hike, although the Federal Reserve is still expected to implement at least one rate hike by year-end. Investors are now monitoring the upcoming Producer Price Index (PPI) and initial jobless claims data for further inflation signals. Corporate earnings from Cisco, Cerebras, and Applied Materials are also under scrutiny, with Cisco and Cerebras reporting better-than-expected results despite falling shares in extended trading. Meanwhile, oil prices fell as the Trump administration shifted its strategy in the Strait of Hormuz from military action to economic pressure campaigns, claiming 'total control' over the region.
US stock futures for the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-100 rose on Thursday morning following a Consumer Price Index (CPI) report that indicated easing inflation in July. This cooling data has led traders to reduce bets on a September interest rate hike, although the Federal Res
Fact cards
Key entities: S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Cisco, Cerebras, Applied Materials, Tapestry, Dillard's.
Yahoo Finance | https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-sp-500-and-nasdaq-gain-on-soft-inflation-data-dow-dips-100145282.html | published 2026-08-13T10:01:45.000Z | primary source | Yahoo Finance | https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/live/stock-market-today-dow-sp
2026-07: Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows easing inflation. 2026-08-12T10:01:45Z: US stock futures for the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-100 rise on Thursday morning. 2026-08-12T10:01:45Z: Cisco and Cerebras report better-than-expected quarterly results and outlooks. 2026
Timeline
Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows easing inflation.
US stock futures for the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-100 rise on Thursday morning.
Cisco and Cerebras report better-than-expected quarterly results and outlooks.
Oil prices fall as the Trump administration shifts focus to economic pressure campaigns in the Strait of Hormuz.
Investors await Producer Price Index (PPI) and initial jobless claims data.