Monday, October 12, 2026

1. Pre-open outlook4:02 AM ET

   Oil fell after Trump declared an 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine. The US CPI inflation report is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14.

2. Midday check10:31 AM ET

   US stocks are opening mostly higher as investors eye the earnings season kick-off. The market is being driven by expectations of upcoming inflation and retail-sales data, as well as a bullish outlook from Goldman Sachs. The next major event to watch is the US CPI inflation report, scheduled for Wednesday, October 14.

3. Closing wrap7:31 PM ET

   The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 200 points while the Nasdaq 100 slipped, leaving the market mixed on Monday (MarketWatch). Microsoft marked a milestone that cemented its revival, but Nvidia and AMD shares fell after new AI announcements failed to energize investors, and Ciena, Lumentum and other optical stocks were the day’s biggest losers (MarketWatch). Investors also weighed Fed official Hammack’s warning that higher rates may be needed to curb an “inflationary mindset” and Trump’s defence of a Russia diesel deal (CNBC). All eyes now turn to the U.S. CPI inflation report due Wednesday, Oct 14.

AI-generated as the day ran, from the data of each moment; corrections keep the original one click away. Informational only — not investment advice.

Headlines of the day

1. 4:02 AM ETOil falls after Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine — CNBC World
2. 4:02 AM ETTrump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine; Zelenskyy is waiting for details — CNBC
3. 4:02 AM ETBank earnings to shed first light on how higher yields are affecting the economy — MarketWatch
4. 4:02 AM ETWe’re about to get a huge read on whether earnings can keep propping up stocks — MarketWatch
5. 4:02 AM ETThe bull market is turning 4 years old — but yields could crash the party — MarketWatch
6. 4:02 AM ETWhy China is importing a record amount of gold — and what it means for prices — CNBC
7. 4:32 AM ETWorld Bank jobs council urges 'crisis-era' support measures as IMF warns of AI ‘tsunami’ hit — CNBC Economy
8. 4:32 AM ETZelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to agree to energy ceasefire, but warns Russia must do same — CNBC World
9. 5:02 AM ETTrump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike — CNBC
10. 5:02 AM ETIntel, Broadcom CEOs warn capital crunch could become AI's biggest bottleneck — CNBC World
11. 5:02 AM ETStellantis CEO urges incentives for carmakers who build in Europe as Chinese rivals gain ground — CNBC World
12. 5:32 AM ETThe bond market is doing the Fed’s job, and that could be good news for stocks, says Morgan Stanley strategist — MarketWatch
13. 5:32 AM ETHere’s why Goldman Sachs just flipped bullish on stocks for the rest of the year — MarketWatch
14. 7:03 AM ETTrump turns to Russian diesel ahead of midterms, but analysts see little price relief — CNBC
15. 7:32 AM ETFed officials want to hold off a rate hike this month. Will this week’s inflation data let them? — MarketWatch
16. 7:32 AM ETGlobal travel warnings after Iran-backed Houthi militants strike Riyadh airport — CNBC World
17. 8:03 AM ETEconomic calendar: Inflation, retail-sales data highlight the week — MarketWatch
18. 9:01 AM ETFAA warns U.S. airlines of safety risks over Saudi Arabia after attacks — CNBC
19. 9:32 AM ETIndia’s retail inflation jumps to 5.54% in September, above estimates — CNBC Economy
20. 9:32 AM ETMicrosoft to rely more on homegrown AI chips, reducing dependence on Nvidia — CNBC
21. 9:32 AM ETStarbucks says it is not buying Chipotle after takeover speculation — CNBC
22. 10:03 AM ETStocks open mostly higher as investors eye earnings season kick-off — MarketWatch
23. 10:03 AM ETWinter heating costs are expected to be 8.3% higher than last year. But could El Niño help? — MarketWatch
24. 10:31 AM ETMicrosoft hits a big milestone that solidifies its revival — MarketWatch
25. 4:31 PM ETHigher rates could be needed to avoid 'inflationary mindset' taking hold, says Fed's Hammack — CNBC
26. 4:31 PM ETThe Fed wants to delay a rate hike. Will this week’s inflation data allow it? — MarketWatch
27. 4:31 PM ETDow up, S&P 500 and Nasdaq down in final hour as tech struggles, oil prices rise — MarketWatch
28. 4:31 PM ETDow finishes on nearly 200-point gain, but Nasdaq pulls back as tech struggles — MarketWatch
29. 4:31 PM ETTrump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: 'I made the right choice' — CNBC
30. 4:31 PM ETA massive trade just happened in surging shares of Snap — CNBC
31. 5:02 PM ETTrump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ collides with the problem of dwindling fuel supplies — MarketWatch
32. 5:31 PM ETNvidia and AMD shares fall as new AI announcements fail to re-energize investors — MarketWatch
33. 5:31 PM ETMeta gets back on the AI leaderboard with its new family of Wonder models — MarketWatch
34. 6:01 PM ETMicrosoft hits a big milestone that solidifies its revival — MarketWatch
35. 7:02 PM ETEarnings beats are now the norm. What the stock market needs to keep rallying — CNBC Earnings

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up about 200 points while the Nasdaq Composite slipped, according to MarketWatch. The rally was buoyed by a shift in AI excitement as Meta unveiled its Wonder models and Microsoft marked a milestone, even as Nvidia and AMD shares fell after recent AI announcements failed to energize investors. Analysts noted that earnings beats have become commonplace, supporting the market’s advance despite Fed official Hammack’s comment that higher rates may be needed. All eyes now turn to the U.S. CPI inflation report scheduled for Wednesday, October 14. The week also holds the U.S. PPI wholesale inflation and retail‑sales reports on Thursday, October 15.

AI-generated at that day's close, from the week's data to that point. Informational only — not investment advice.