Stocks Waver as Wall Street Finally Gets Retail Sales, Producer Price Inflation Data

Core Insights - The stock market is experiencing fluctuations as investors await delayed economic data regarding retail sales and wholesale price inflation for September [1][2]. Retail Sales - September retail sales increased by 0.2% on a monthly basis, falling short of the expected 0.4% growth according to FactSet [1]. Producer Price Index - The producer price index for September rose at an annual rate of 2.7%, slightly above the anticipated 2.6% [2]. - On a monthly basis, the producer price index increased by 0.3%, aligning with expectations [2].