Wall Street Breakfast Futures edge higher ahead of CPI report
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Sep 11, 2025 Stock index futures are climbing as investors prepare for a key retail inflation report. Gun stocks are seeing a surge after a recent shooting incident. In an exciting twist, Ant Group has unveiled a new humanoid robot designed for both medical and culinary tasks. Additionally, discussions around the expected growth in the data center market highlight significant shifts in technology and consumer demand.
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Markets Brace For CPI Impact
- Futures rose modestly as investors awaited the CPI retail inflation report that could move markets at the open.
- Economists expected August CPI +0.3% month-over-month and +2.9% year-over-year, with core CPI steady at +3.1% year-over-year.
Shooting Spurs Gun Stock Moves
- Julie Morgan recounted the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at a Utah event and its immediate market effect.
- She noted gunmakers rallied as investors anticipated the shooting could spur calls for stricter gun laws and boost demand.
Policy Risk Drives Weapon Demand
- Firearms-related stocks surged because investors expect policy responses to incidents often raise retail demand.
- Specific names like Smith & Wesson and Ruger saw notable pre-market gains after the event.