Stock indexes are up today, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all posting gains. Chipmakers and data storage companies are leading the way, along with mining stocks boosted by soaring copper prices. Global equity markets are also strong, with Euro Stoxx 50 and Nikkei Stock Index hitting new highs. Bond yields are slightly higher, with inflation expectations on the rise. Economic news was negative, but comments from Fed officials were mixed. Focus this week is on US economic data. Overseas stock markets are mixed, with Europe and China up, while Japan hits new highs.

Interest rates are down slightly, with T-notes lower and European bond yields moving lower. European economic data was mixed. US stocks are rallying today, with chip makers and mining companies leading the gains. On the downside, stocks linked to data-center cooling are under pressure. Several individual companies are seeing significant movements, including Aeva Technologies, OneStream, Oculis Holdings AG, Zeta Global Holdings, Vistra Corp, and Core Scientific. American International Group is down after CEO announcement, while Equifax and TransUnion are lower after a statement from FHFA Director. Earnings reports include AAR Corp, AngioDynamics Inc, and Penguin Solutions Inc.

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