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PPI & Retail Sales Reports Impact Stock Markets
The October 15, 2026 PPI and Retail Sales reports showed headline inflation at 1.3% and 0.8%, respectively, with core inflation at 0.7% and 0.1%. Initial market reaction included declines of 1.06% for the Nasdaq and 0.42% for the S&P 500. Semiconductor Index and individual stocks like NVDA, TSM, AMD, and MU experienced significant drops. Market outlook is bearish, with investors reducing exposure to AI-related stocks and watching Treasury yields and buying volume.