The US markets closed mixed on Wednesday investors digested a hotter than expected inflation report for September, with consumer prices increasing more than anticipated. Apple shares fell almost 0.5% following a report from Bloomberg that the tech giant will likely reduce its iPhone 13 production target by up to 10 million units due to the ongoing global chip shortage crisis. Investors responded favourably to news from CrowdStrike yesterday, boosting its share price 7%, after it announced a number of new services and features. Square has launched a new funding program through its ?Cash App Studios? for musicians, artists, filmmakers and other creatives working on projects, to support growth in the creative industry worldwide.