The 10-year Treasury yield hovered near 5.12%, while the 2-year yield stood near 4.85%, reflecting persistent concerns about inflation and tighter monetary policy. Cisco Systems (CSCO) declined approximately 2% premarket despite reporting Q1 EPS of $1.40 versus $1.33 expected and revenue of $18.5 billion versus $18.1 billion expected, as investors focused on margin pressures. Applied Materials (AMAT) and Nvidia (NVDA) remain important technology-sector names to watch following earnings developments and leadership uncertainty. Today's primary economic catalyst is October PPI, with investors watching whether producer inflation reinforces expectations for a December Fed rate increase. Scheduled Fed speakers include Michelle Bowman (Voter) at 10:50 AM ET, Mary Daly (Non-Voter) at 12:00 PM ET, and Philip Jefferson (Voter) at 7:00 PM ET. Producer inflation, Fed commentary, Nvidia developments, semiconductor earnings, Treasury yields and Middle East-driven oil volatility remain the primary catalysts heading into the weekend. 13-NOV-2026 06:41 AM ET