https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-stocks-end-tad-lower-after-hot-inflation-data-ahead-of-nvidia-earningsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-stocks-end-tad-lower-after-hot-inflation-data-ahead-of-nvidia-earningshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-stocks-end-tad-lower-after-hot-inflation-data-ahead-of-nvidia-earnings#u50205Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:25:36 +0000US stocks closed slightly lower on hot inflation data, ahead of Nvidia's earnings report. The annual US inflation rate increased 3.7% in the 12 months through July. Investors are cautious as they await Nvidia's earnings and more inflation data. Futures were little changed before the market opened.Why it mattersThe inflation data and Nvidia's earnings report are crucial for investors to gauge the US economic situation and the performance of tech companies. The US inflation rate has been a concern for investors, influencing their decisions on stocks and other assets. Nvidia's