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Wall Street Volatility Spikes on Fed Rate Hike Signals and Inflation Data

Key Facts

1Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggested a interest rate hike in December is likely.
2Hotter-than-expected inflation data sent stock futures lower on Tuesday, fueling rate concerns.

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller suggested that an interest rate hike in December is likely. Schaeffers Research reported that hotter-than-expected inflation data sent stock futures lower on Tuesday, fueling concerns over the central bank's next move.

Data from November 10, 2026, showed the monthly inflation rate reached 0.4%, exceeding the 0.3% forecast. On the same date, the Super Core CPI MoM rose by 0.44%, reinforcing hawkish sentiment and contributing to volatility in major instruments such as NVDA as markets adjusted to the persistent price pressures.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is scheduled to deliver a speech on November 16, 2026, which may provide further clarity on the monetary policy outlook following recent inflation prints.