The financial markets responded favorably to the publication of the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for July 2026. Specifically, Nasdaq 100 index futures saw their gains extend to 1.01%, while Dow Jones index futures experienced a 0.31% uptick, and S&P 500 index futures climbed by 0.47%. Concurrently, traders marginally reduced their expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate increase in September, adjusting the probability from 47% down to 45%.