Analysts note buying interest ahead of key CPI data, suggesting possible short-term volatility if inflation surprises to the upside. Happy Wednesday. This is TheStreet's Stock Market Today for Oct. 1, 2025. You can follow the latest updates on the market here in our daily live blog. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox A dow futures chart live scan indicates foreign capital inflows into U.S. equities, with the Dow benefitting from defensive global positioning. Currency stability in the USD is reinforcing this inflow trend.