U.S. Stocks Bounce Back While European Shares Surge to New All-Time Highs Ahead of Vital Inflation Report
On January 13, 2026, global stock markets showed resilience and reached new milestones as investors prepared for the release of critical U.S. inflation data.
Market Performance Highlights
U.S. Stocks: Major indices reversed early session losses to close in positive territory on Monday, January 12. The S&P 500 rose 0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.17%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.26%. However, futures slightly dipped on the morning of January 13 as traders awaited the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report.
European Stocks: The pan-European STOXX 600 index hit a new record high, gaining 0.1% in early Tuesday trading. This follows a strong start to 2026, where the index reached a record 596 points on its first trading day.
Germany's DAX also saw a significant rally, poised for its 11th consecutive day of gains.
U.S. Inflation Data: The Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to release December 2025 CPI data today, January 13, 2026, at 8:30 A.M. ET. Consensus estimates anticipate a 2.7% year-over-year increase.
Corporate and Political Factors: Investors are monitoring the start of Q4 earnings season, with JPMorgan Chase and Delta Air Lines among the first to report. Geopolitical tensions and concerns regarding Federal Reserve independence have also contributed to market volatility.
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