Stock Market Today: Dow Falls Ahead Of Key Inflation Data; CoreWeave Jumps On Meta Deal (Live Coverage)

The Dow declined ahead of the U.S. CPI release, reflecting investor caution amid persistent concerns over inflation's impact on Fed policy. Market sensitivity to rate expectations has heightened, with core inflation data serving as a key input for the Fed’s near-term monetary stance, directly influencing equity valuation models through rate differential and risk-free rate repricing channels. Large-cap tech names, including Meta, saw selective strength, as news of a deal with AI firm CoreWeave boosted its shares, signaling continued investor appetite for AI infrastructure plays despite broader market caution. The CPI report due tomorrow will be the immediate catalyst watched, particularly for signals on core services inflation, which could reinforce or alleviate bets on delayed rate cuts. Equities tied to duration—especially tech and high-multiple growth stocks—remain most exposed to any upside surprise in core CPI.

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