CPI boost fuels Fed hike bets as Nvidia slides and UK GDP looms
ITF Team3 min read
US CPI rose 0.4% in October, sharpening expectations for a December Fed hike; Nvidia fell on probe news while traders eye UK GDP on Nov 14.
Key takeaways
- October US CPI headline rose 0.4% versus a 0.3% forecast on 11/10/2026.
- Core CPI was 0.3% month‑over‑month, matching September’s reading on 11/10/2026.
- OIS markets priced a 27‑basis‑point Fed hike for December, fully pricing the move on 11/11/2026.
- Nvidia shares slipped roughly 30% from their October peak after a probe report surfaced on 11/11/2026.
US consumer price data released on 11/10/2026 showed a headline increase of 0.4% month‑over‑month, outpacing the 0.3% consensus. Core CPI also rose 0.3%, just above the 0.2% estimate and in line with September. The modest but positive surprise revived market expectations for a December Federal Reserve rate hike, with overnight indexed swap (OIS) pricing indicating a 27‑basis‑point tightening already baked in.
How the CPI data moved the dollar and yields
The CPI surprise nudged the US dollar higher against major peers, though the move was restrained. Front‑end Treasury yields rose modestly as traders priced in a higher probability of a 50‑basis‑point hike in December. The Fed’s own language, including Governor Christopher Waller’s comment that a 0.3% core reading could justify a 50‑bp increase, added a slight bullish bias to the greenback. However, the reaction was muted because the headline beat was seen as modest; many analysts had hoped for a 0.5% rise to trigger a stronger rally.
Gold prices fell in the wake of the data, reflecting the inverse relationship between real yields and the precious metal. As Treasury yields edged up, the opportunity cost of holding non‑yielding gold increased, prompting a pullback in XAU/USD. The same dynamics pushed US equity index futures lower, with the S&P 500 futures slipping as investors reassessed risk appetite.
Nvidia’s probe drags tech stocks
Separately, Nvidia (NVDA) continued to slide after reports that a former federal prosecutor was hired to investigate alleged links between CEO Jensen Huang and a Chinese intelligence source. The Commerce Department’s reported delay in blacklisting a related firm, Megaspeed, added to the uncertainty. The stock is now roughly 30% below its October high, dragging down the Nasdaq 100, which fell 0.6% on the day, and contributing to a 0.4% decline in the broader S&P 500.
Tech‑heavy Asian markets, however, showed resilience, with South Korea’s KOSPI up 2.6% and Japan’s Nikkei gaining 1.3% in overnight trading. The divergence highlights regional risk appetite differences, where local earnings and currency dynamics can offset US‑driven weakness.
Read also: Gold extends gains beyond $4,050 as Fed hike bets lift USD
UK GDP data in focus
The next catalyst is the United Kingdom’s September GDP release scheduled for 11/14/2026. Forecasts anticipate a contraction of 0.1% month‑over‑month after a 0.1% expansion in August, while the quarterly Q3 growth rate is expected to rise to 0.7% from 0.5%. A better‑than‑expected print could bolster the pound, supporting the view that the British economy has less slack than the Bank of England assumes, even though a December rate hike is already largely priced in.
Conversely, a miss—especially a headline below –0.3% and a quarterly figure under 0.4%—could spark volatility in GBP/USD, which was trading around 1.33286 at 08:11 UTC on 11/11/2026. Traders will watch the pair for potential short‑term scalping opportunities, as even a 0.2%‑0.3% deviation can move the currency noticeably.
Technical outlook on major indices and GBP/USD
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed at 52,313.30, down 0.22% on 11/11/2026. Technical levels from the prior session show a pivot at 52,323.03, with resistance at 52,677.67 and support at 51,949.67. The S&P 500 settled at 7,572.75, up 0.13%, with a pivot of 7,531.37, resistance at 7,587.83 and support at 7,483.13. Nasdaq 100 ended at 28,174.90, up 0.67%, pivoting at 27,771.97, resistance at 28,112.53 and support at 27,526.03.
GBP/USD’s technical snapshot shows a pivot at 1.33721, resistance at 1.34322 and support at 1.32842. The pair was down 0.14% at 1.33286, suggesting a short‑term bias toward the support zone unless UK data injects fresh buying pressure.
- US CPI (Oct) headline: +0.4% MoM (vs 0.3% forecast)
- Core CPI: +0.3% MoM (vs 0.2% forecast)
- OIS pricing: 27 bps of Fed tightening for Dec 2026
- Nvidia stock: ~30% below Oct high after probe report
- UK GDP (Sep) forecast: -0.1% MoM, Q3 growth 0.7% YoY
Frequently asked questions
Why did the US CPI release boost expectations for a Fed rate hike in December?
The October CPI came in at 0.4% headline and 0.3% core, both above consensus. That modest beat lifted the probability of a 50‑bp Fed hike in December, with OIS markets pricing a 27‑basis‑point move on 11/11/2026.
What impact did the Nvidia probe have on US equity markets?
Reports that a former federal prosecutor was hired to investigate Nvidia’s CEO caused the stock to fall about 30% from its October peak. The decline pulled down the Nasdaq 100, which lost 0.6%, and contributed to a 0.4% drop in the S&P 500 on 11/11/2026.
What are traders watching for in the UK GDP release on 14 Nov 2026?
Analysts expect a 0.1% month‑over‑month contraction and a 0.7% quarterly growth rate. A reading better than –0.3% (MM) or 0.4% (quarterly) could lift the pound, while a miss may trigger volatility around the 1.328‑1.343 range.
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