Stock Market Today: Dow Wavers Ahead Of CPI Inflation Data; Nvidia Chipmaker TSMC Jumps (Live Coverage)

Nvidia shares rose alongside Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) amid positive sentiment in the semiconductor sector, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded sideways ahead of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) release. The CPI data is a critical input for Federal Reserve policy expectations, with markets focused on whether inflation trends will support anticipated rate cuts later in the year. A hotter-than-expected print would tighten rate-cut odds, boosting the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields, while a soft print could lift equity valuations, particularly in rate-sensitive tech stocks. Given Nvidia’s heavy weighting in the Nasdaq and TSMC’s role as a key supplier, both equities are exposed to shifts in growth and interest rate expectations driven by inflation data. Traders will watch the core CPI year-over-year figure due at 8:30 a.m. ET for immediate direction on rate policy and risk appetite.

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