Traders are holding their breath ahead of CPI data, though our RDDT popped six percent on user growth

Morning brief: Traders are holding their breath ahead of CPI data, though our RDDT popped six percent on user growth

Futures Edgy Ahead of CPI Inflation Report: U.S. stock futures stabilize as traders await crucial CPI inflation data to determine the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision. Southern Copper Drops 7.23% on Tariff Doubts: Southern Copper fell 7.23% after White House uncertainty over refined copper tariffs sparked profit-taking across the metal mining sector. Reddit Gains 6.08% on Strong User Expansion: Reddit surged 6.08% after Piper Sandler reported an 8% month-over-month increase in August users, marking its fastest growth this year. Apple Rallies 3.56% Following iPhone Launch: Apple gained 3.56% as Wall Street welcomed new product releases including the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Duo. CPI Print and Tech Guidance Set Tone: Focus turns to the morning CPI inflation release and Oracle's post-earnings rally to see if tech momentum can break market fear.

Futures Edgy Ahead of CPI Inflation Report

U.S. stock futures stabilize as traders await crucial CPI inflation data to determine the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.

Southern Copper Drops 7.23% on Tariff Doubts

Southern Copper fell 7.23% after White House uncertainty over refined copper tariffs sparked profit-taking across the metal mining sector.

Reddit Gains 6.08% on Strong User Expansion

Reddit surged 6.08% after Piper Sandler reported an 8% month-over-month increase in August users, marking its fastest growth this year.

Apple Rallies 3.56% Following iPhone Launch

Apple gained 3.56% as Wall Street welcomed new product releases including the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Duo.

CPI Print and Tech Guidance Set Tone

Focus turns to the morning CPI inflation release and Oracle's post-earnings rally to see if tech momentum can break market fear.

Posture: With Fear & Greed at 33, sticky PPI, and $100 oil, we adopt a Defensive stance, prioritizing cash preservation and resilient leaders.

Tickers in focus: RDDT, AAPL

Upcoming earnings

• MU — 2026-09-30, After Market Close
• PEP — 2026-10-08, Before Market Open
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• GS — 2026-10-13, TBD
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