What are today's top business/market headlines?

Here are today’s top business/market headlines for Wednesday, October 14, 2026:

•All eyes on inflation: The U.S. September CPI is scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. ET today, a key print before the late‑October Fed meeting.[1]

•Wall Street mood: Stocks edged lower yesterday as investors assessed big-bank earnings and ongoing chip-sector weakness; futures and global shares are cautious ahead of CPI.[2]

•Banks kick off earnings: Early Q3 reports from major banks showed strong profits but a cautious tone on rates and inflation; more bank results arrive today.[3]

•Dollar drifts lower into the CPI print, with traders watching for any shift in near‑term Fed rate expectations.[4]

•Gold steady as markets brace for the inflation data and further Fed commentary later in the week.[5]

•Semis in focus: After a recent chip selloff weighed on indexes, Asia tech shares saw a modest rebound overnight; U.S. futures remain muted.[6]

•Earnings to watch today: ASML reports Q3 results this morning; Bank of America also reports, with its earnings call set for 8:30 a.m. ET.[7]

If you want, I can add a quick market snapshot (S&P/Dow/Nasdaq, yields, oil, gold) once the cash session opens and CPI hits the tape.

Citations (7)

1bls.govGovernment
CPI Home : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Backs: “September CPI is scheduled for release at 8:30 a.m. ET today, a key print before the late‑October Fed meeting.”
2marketscreener.comNews and media
Wall St subdued in choppy trade after big bank earnings, chips slide | MarketScreener
Backs: “Stocks edged lower yesterday as investors assessed big-bank earnings and ongoing chip-sector weakness; futures and global shares are cautious ahead of CPI.”
3apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
Big banks post strong Q3 profits, but warn higher rates and inflation could bite
Backs: “Early Q3 reports from major banks showed strong profits but a cautious tone on rates and inflation; more bank results arrive today.”
4investing.comNews and mediaquality 0.54
Dollar languishes as focus turns to CPI, Fed speakers By Reuters
Backs: “Dollar drifts lower into the CPI print, with traders watching for any shift in near‑term Fed rate expectations.”
5brecorder.comNews and media
Gold holds steady ahead of US inflation data - Markets - Business Recorder
Backs: “Gold steady as markets brace for the inflation data and further Fed commentary later in the week.”
6investing.comNews and mediaquality 0.54
Asia shares edge up as chip selloff eases; US CPI awaited By Reuters
Backs: “After a recent chip selloff weighed on indexes, Asia tech shares saw a modest rebound overnight; U.S. futures remain muted.”
7asml.comNot yet classified
Quarterly results | ASML - Supplying the semiconductor industry
Backs: “Bank of America also reports, with its earnings call set for 8:30 a.m. ET.”