Global Markets Highlights — Oct 14, 2026 | Aivina
October 14, 2026
Global markets rallied strongly as softer US inflation data reignited hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts later this year. Major US equity indexes hit record highs, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average breaching the historic 40,000 threshold for the first time. Lower Treasury yields and strong corporate earnings further sustained global risk-on appetite across developed markets.
Highlights
- Dow tops 40000
- S&P 500 records
- Cooling US CPI
Macro Overview
Inflation
US CPI cooled to 3.4% annually in April, signaling easing price pressures and boosting hopes for central bank rate cuts.
Interest Rate Outlook
Markets price in two Fed rate cuts in 2024, starting potentially in September following softer inflation data.
Risk Sentiment
bullish
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