BLS reported Wednesday morning: headline CPI +0.6% on the month, 3.7% year over year (up from 3.4% in August); core +0.3% on the month, 2.6% year over year — both core prints a tenth above consensus. Gasoline jumped 9.1% in September and accounted for more than half the monthly rise; energy +5.2%, shelter +0.4%, food flat. Markets repriced the Oct. 27–28 Fed meeting toward a possible hike. Diesel's national average is hovering near $6.30/gal, off the $6.53 record set Sept. 21 but rising again. Sources: USA Today · Seeking Alpha.

Reuters reported the Singapore-flagged container ship GFS Pride sank near the strait after being hit by a projectile Tuesday — all 21 crew evacuated safely. The bulk carrier Cape Dao, first struck Sept. 23, was reported sinking after a failed rescue. At least 10 vessels attacked since Oct. 11, 23+ in October — the highest rate since February. Iran's IRGC claimed a naval mine on an unauthorized route; UKMTO says unidentified projectiles — attribution contested, sinkings confirmed. The IEA warned diesel supplies stay tight well into 2027. Brent held above $106, WTI near $95. Sources: Reuters · SOFX.

Ukraine said Wednesday its military Starshield terminals were speed-capped, disrupting drone operations with no advance warning, as Russia ran one of its largest drone attacks. Musk posted that Starshield is owned and controlled by the U.S. government and limits are decided by the military and ultimately the president. CNN reported two U.S. officials said the limit was not a high-level policy decision. By 2 p.m. ET, Ukraine's defense minister said connectivity up to 160 km/h was being restored. Who ordered the cap is still unconfirmed. Sources: CNN · NY Post.

BofA reported Q3 profit down 17% to $6.93B after the $1.2B Treasury penalty (~17¢/share); the stock fell 4.7% to $51.39. Underneath the fine it was mixed: net interest income +8%, wealth revenue +13%, markets revenue –6%, investment-banking fees –11%. Wednesday close: Dow –0.09% to 51,621, S&P 500 –1.11% to 7,719, Nasdaq –1.88% to 26,693. Morgan Stanley and BlackRock both beat. Sources: Motley Fool · Sharecast.

Inverness — increased law-enforcement presence, Turner Camp Rd

CCSO alerted Wednesday 6:38 p.m. ET: deputies in the area of E. Midwater St. and Turner Camp Rd in Inverness for a traffic stop investigation, large police presence, avoid the area. No resolution notice in the feed overnight. Sources: CCSO alert feed.