Markets Edge Lower as December Inflation Data and Bank Earnings Shape Wall Street

January 13, 2026 Javier Zelaya

January 13, 2026 | MB Daily News | Los Angeles CA

Stocks Slip as December CPI Arrives and Big Banks Kick Off Earnings Season

U.S. stocks traded mixed Tuesday after fresh inflation data and early earnings headlines. As a result, investors weighed what the numbers could mean for interest rates.

December’s Consumer Price Index came in near expectations. However, traders still debated whether disinflation is moving fast enough.

Futures linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped after an earlier lift. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures held closer to flat.

Treasury yields eased during the morning, which often supports growth stocks. At the same time, markets continued to track oil prices and crypto moves.

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Earnings were also in focus as reporting season ramps up. For example, JPMorgan shares edged higher after results topped expectations.

Delta Air Lines moved lower after revenue missed forecasts. Likewise, Bank of New York Mellon slipped despite solid quarterly performance.

Elsewhere, defense and aerospace stocks drew attention. Notably, L3Harris jumped after news of a major investment tied to its rocket-motor business.

In the commodity space, oil prices pushed higher. Additionally, bitcoin climbed as traders tracked risk appetite across markets.