Intel stock tests $100 as Fed hike fears build: Is $96 next?
Intel remains one of the most volatile names in the semiconductor sector following its powerful September rally. Today’s inflation data could show just how quickly investor sentiment can shift again.
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U.S. PPI rose 0.4% month over month and 5.4% year over year on September 10, with the energy component climbing 4.2%. The release strengthened expectations for tighter Fed policy, while Intel ended the session down roughly 5.6% at $99.19.
August CPI is due today, September 11. The market expects an annual reading of around 3.4%, while the probability of a Fed rate hike next week stood at roughly 67% ahead of the release. Hotter-than-expected inflation could put renewed pressure on technology stocks through higher Treasury yields and expectations of further monetary tightening.
$96 becomes the next downside target
INTC has started to play out the setup highlighted earlier, testing the $100–98.50 target area.
Volatility could rise sharply following today’s CPI release. With pressure on risk assets still elevated, $96 becomes the main downside target, where an unfilled gap from September 8 is located.
A sustained break below $96 would sharply increase the risk of a deeper decline toward support at $91.50.
A move back above $105 would invalidate this scenario and return the initiative to buyers. In that case, Intel could retest resistance near $107.
Market calm looks increasingly fragile
Despite rising oil prices, higher Treasury yields and growing inflation risks, investor positioning remains aggressive. The latest available BofA Flow Show puts the Bull & Bear Indicator at 9.6, corresponding to a contrarian Sell signal, while technology funds saw roughly $1.5 billion in outflows over the week.
BofA/EPFR also recorded $4.4 billion in outflows from equity funds in the week through August 26, followed by another $7.84 billion the following week. With the 10-year Treasury yield near 5%, oil above $100 and diesel prices at record levels, the combination of aggressive positioning and a deteriorating macro backdrop increases the risk of a sharp volatility spike.
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