Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise after cooler-than-expected CPI inflation report

US stocks gained Friday morning as investors digested a crucial inflation report that could shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 0.5%. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) jumped 1%.

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All eyes on Friday were on September’s inflation data, delayed for more than a week by the ongoing government shutdown. The CPI report came in cooler than expected, with headline CPI rising 3% on an annual basis, the highest level since May but softer than forecasts for a 3.1% gain. Month-over-month, prices rose 0.3%, a slight cooling from August's reading and also below expectations.

The report was the first major economic release since the shutdown began, giving investors a long-awaited pulse check on the economy.

The CPI data did little to shake the near-unanimous investor confidence in a coming rate cut from the Fed next week — and more beyond that. Around 99% of bets are on a quarter-point cut next week, while some 96% of traders expect another slash in December.

Meanwhile, President Trump injected fresh uncertainty into trade negotiations with key US partners, announcing Friday he would cancel trade talks with Canada. Trump cited a Canadian advertisement against his signature tariffs plan which features the voice of former President Ronald Reagan.

Stocks remain on track for weekly gains, even amid another volatile week on Wall Street.

In corporates, Intel (INTC) shares jumped nearly 6% in morning trading on Friday after the chip giant reported third-quarter revenue that topped Wall Street estimates, fueling optimism in the semiconductor space.

"We believe we're well-positioned to play a more significant role in AI," Intel's head of investor relations John Pitzer said in an interview with Yahoo Finance.LIVE10 updates

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Stocks jump at the open

US stocks made gains on Friday at the open following cooler-than-expected inflation data.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose 0.5%. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) gained 0.7%, while the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) jumped 0.9%.

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The rise in stocks comes as the CPI report Friday showed US prices rose less than expected in September. 58 mins ago

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September CPI: Inflation comes in lower than expected but holds firm near 3%

The price people pay for goods and services came in lower than expected on Friday, according to data released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Yahoo Finance's senior reporter Allie Canal delves deeper into the first and only data release from the federal government during the shutdown.

Read more here. Today at 12:35 PM UTC

Jenny McCall

Procter & Gamble stock pops after surprise earnings beat

Procter & Gamble (PG) stock rose 3% before the bell on Friday after beating first-quarter estimates.

Yahoo Finance's executive editor Brian Sozzi looks into the consumer goods company's results.

Read more here. Today at 11:50 AM UTC

Jenny McCall

Good morning. Here's what's happening today.

Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning:

Economic data: CPI (September); S&P Global US manufacturing PMI (October); S&P Global US services PMI (October preliminary); S&P Global US composite PMI (October preliminary); New home sales (September); New home sales (September); University of Michigan sentiment, (October final reading); Kansas City Fed services activity (October)

Earnings calendar: Procter & Gamble (PG), Sanofi (SNY), HCA Healthcare (HCA), General Dynamics (GD), Illinois Tool Works (ITW), NatWest Group (NWG), Eni (E), Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH)

Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning:

Trump stops Canada trade talks over Reagan tariff ad

CPI inflation set to quench data-starved investors' thirst

Little 'bubbles' everywhere — but stock market still holds

Investors use dotcom era playbook to dodge AI bubble risks

JPMorgan to allow bitcoin and ether as collateral in crypto push

S&P 500 rally's next leg seen fueled by big buyers on sidelines

How record-high national debt impacts mortgage rates

Procter & Gamble tops estimates on resilient demand

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Jenny McCall

There are little 'bubbles' everywhere — but they haven't broken the stock market

Unlike past boom-and-bust cycles, todays excesses haven't stopped the current rally - just yet.

Yahoo Finance's senior reporter Allie Canal looks further into the reasons why the stock market has managed to keep its cool amongst all the noise.

Read more here. Today at 10:31 AM UTC

Jenny McCall

Premarket trending tickers: Ford, Newmont, QuantumScape

Ford (F) shares rose 3% before the bell on Friday after the Big Three automaker reported third quarter earnings that beat Wall Street estimates.

Newmont (NEM) stock fell 5% before the bell on Friday after the company reported earnings and warned of lower free cash flow.

QuantumScape Corporation (QS) rose 1% in premarket trading after closing 7% up in the prior day's trading. Quantum computing stocks soared Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that multiple companies are in talks for the US government to take equity stakes in exchange for federal funding. Today at 9:57 AM UTC

Jenny McCall

Deckers stock falls after lowering guidance due to tariffs

Deckers (DECK) stock slumped more than 10% in premarket trading on Friday after the footwear and apparel company forecast full-year sales below analysts estimates. The group said it expects consumers to be cautious over the next few months when the full effect of tariffs is seen.

The WSJ reports:

Read more here. Today at 8:57 AM UTC

Jenny McCall

Sanofi profits beat forecasts despite 'negative buzz' around vaccines

Sanofi (SNY) stock rose more than 3% before the bell on Friday after its third-quarter earnings beat forecasts due to a boost in demand for blockbuster asthma drug Dupixent, but the French company flagged lower vaccination rates partly due to a "negative buzz" around vaccines.

Reuters reports

Read more here. Today at 6:22 AM UTC

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Oil heads for largest weekly gain in months as Russian sanctions rock markets

Bloomberg reports:

Read more here. Today at 12:13 AM UTC

Rian Howlett

Intel stock jumps over 8% after hours after trouncing expectations

Yahoo Finance's Laura Bratton reports:

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