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5 Things to Know Today: US CPI, BoC Minutes, Oil Below US$90 (Nov. 10)

  Tuesday, November 10, 2026. U.S. inflation data, Bank of Canada minutes and a sharp slide in oil headline your morning. Here is what matters for your wallet. 1. US inflation report lands at 8:30 a.m. ET Economists expect October U.S. consumer prices to rise 0.3% from September, slower than the 0.6% jump the month before, with core prices up 0.2%. There will be no annual rate this time because last year's government shutdown left a gap in the October 2025 data. Strong U.S. jobs numbers on Friday have already pushed the odds of a Fed rate hike on December 9 above 65%. What it means for you: U.S. rate expectations move Canadian bond yields, which set fixed mortgage rates, and they swing the loonie. A hot reading could push yields higher; a cool one could give borrowers a little breathing room. 2. Bank of Canada releases its rate-hike minutes at 1:30 p.m. ET The central bank publishes its summary of deliberations on the October 28 decision, when it raised its policy rate by a qua...
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Global Stock Market Plunge: Nasdaq Futures Sink 4%, Dow Futures Tumble


The global stock market is experiencing a significant sell-off today, with major indices plummeting amid growing concerns over the health of the U.S. economy.

Nasdaq 100 futures have dropped nearly 5%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures have cascaded down by 800 points, equivalent to a 4% decline. The S&P 500 futures are also down by almost 3%. This sharp decline follows Friday’s disappointing U.S. jobs report, which has intensified fears that the Federal Reserve may have delayed cutting interest rates for too long.

The sell-off is not confined to the U.S. markets. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 suffered its largest one-day drop ever, plunging over 12%. European markets are also feeling the pressure, with the Stoxx Europe 600 down more than 3%.

Major tech stocks are among the hardest hitApple has fallen over 6% following news that Berkshire Hathaway has halved its stake in the companyNvidia and Tesla have also seen significant declines, dropping 10% and 8% respectively. The cryptocurrency market is not immune either, with Bitcoin sinking more than 15%.

Investors are flocking to safer assets, driving up the prices of U.S. Treasuries and gold. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield has fallen below 3.8%, and gold futures have risen as traders seek refuge from the market turmoil.

As the week progresses, all eyes will be on the Federal Reserve and upcoming economic data, particularly the weekly unemployment claims due on Thursday. The market’s reaction to these developments will be crucial in determining whether this sell-off marks the beginning of a more prolonged downturn.


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