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February 13, 2026
Dow Jones futures slipped about 0.2% early Friday as investors attempted to stabilize following a sharp sell-off rattled U.S. stocks market in Thursday’s session. During this, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 669-points or 1.34% closing at a low of 49,451 slipping back below the 50,000 mark.
The broader market followed suit. The S&P 500 dropped 1.57% to 6,832.76, while Nasdaq Composite slid 2.03% to 22,597.15. With volatity spreading across tech, financials, and real estate, traders are now looking to the upcoming CPI inflation report for direction.
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Dow Jones Update, Today, and Stock Markets Chart Reflect CPI Volatility
A look at the Dow Jones stock markets futures chart highlights the sudden shift in momentum. After trading near recent highs earlier this week, the index reversed sharply and closed below 50,000 for the first time in days. Investors were seen pulling back risk-heavy positions as they remain cautious ahead of the CPI inflation report.
While artificial intelligence has powered several rallies in the past, investors seem to be focused on its disruptive potentional. Cocerns that AI tools could push reshape entire industries truggered heavy selling across several sectors. Jay Woods, chief market strategist at Freedom Capital Markets elaborated on the topic:
“AI, which was the one thing that was driving these stocks to parabolic heights and to multiples that were getting extreme — not overwhelmingly extreme — now is the one thing that’s holding them back.”
Big Tech wasn’t spared either. Every member of the “Magnificent Seven” closed lower. This further added weight to the broader selloff. Cisco dropped 12% adding pressue on the Dow. Apple mirrored this sentiment and lost 5% marking its sharpest signle day decline since April 2025.
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All Eyes on the CPI Inflation Report
Investors are eagerly waiting on Friday’s inflation data. Several economists expect January’s CPI to show a 0.3% monthly increase and 2.5% yearly rise.
The CPI report follows a surprisngly strong jobs report. But revisions to prior months showed that hiring was esentially flat in the second half of 2025. This has left investors trying to figure out whether the economy is holding steady or quietly losing steam.
It should be noted that if inflation comes in higher than expected, it could push back hopes for rate cuts and add fresh pressure on the stock market. But investors may view a softer number as a green light for a short-term rebound.
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