Expo News Today — August 12, 2026
Treasury yields are little changed as investors await key inflation data and more — today's expo signal.
Investors are holding steady as they await key inflation data, with Treasury yields little changed. The upcoming report has significant implications for the Federal Reserve's next move, with a rate hike still on the table. The Fed's decision will be closely watched, as questions linger about whether inflation is truly slowing.
The market is also reacting to corporate news, with Oracle's stock taking a hit amid concerns about AI spending. In contrast, Cava is seeing a surge in sales as consumers respond to food safety concerns at other restaurants. Meanwhile, the Social Security Administration is expanding its list of conditions for faster disability claims. As investors look ahead, a historically strong stretch for the US stock market is expected to begin, but all eyes are on the July price report and its potential impact on the Fed's monetary policy.
Today's signal:
• Treasury yields are little changed as investors await key inflation data (cnbc.com)
• Cava’s sales surge as diners swap lettuce for grain bowls and pitas amid food-safety scare (marketwatch.com)
• Oracle’s stock has taken a hit as AI spending concerns resurface (marketwatch.com)
• Social Security expands list of conditions to 314 illnesses for faster disability claims (marketwatch.com)
• A historically strong stretch for the U.S. stock market is about to begin (marketwatch.com)
• Is inflation really slowing? Fed rate hike hinges on July price report. (marketwatch.com)