Stocks Rally on Cooler Inflation

Stocks Rally on Cooler Inflation
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 — U.S. stocks rose at the open as new inflation data met expectations and corporate earnings season began strong.
📊 Market Snapshot
· S&P 500: 6,977.27 (+0.16%)
· Dow Jones: 49,590.20 (+0.17%)
· Nasdaq: 23,733.90 (+0.26%)
🔑 Key Drivers
1. Inflation Cools: The latest CPI report showed inflation rising at a steady 0.3% monthly pace (2.7% annually), aligning with forecasts and easing investor concerns.
2. Strong Bank Earnings: JPMorgan Chase beat profit forecasts, signaling a resilient economy and boosting financial stocks.
📈 Notable Stock Moves
· Walmart (WMT): +3% on new AI partnership.
· Intel (INTC) & AMD: Both rose over 3% on analyst upgrades.
· Delta Air Lines (DAL): Fell 5% despite beating earnings, due to a cautious 2026 outlook.
⚠️ Watch Point
Political pressure on the Federal Reserve is growing, with an investigation into Chair Jerome Powell creating uncertainty about the central bank's independence.
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