Stock indexes are mostly higher today, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 reaching new highs. Global bond yield decline supports stocks, while weaker US Dec ADP employment report impacted T-note yields. Eurozone core consumer prices ease inflation concerns, UK and German bond yields drop. US MBA mortgage applications rise slightly.

Eurozone Dec CPI meets expectations, core CPI slightly weaker. German Nov retail sales decline unexpectedly. Swaps show 1% chance of ECB rate hike. US stock movers include chip makers and mining stocks down. Hecla Mining, Coeur Mining, Western Digital among top losers. Apogee Enterprises cuts EPS forecast, StoneCo CEO resigns.

Monte Rosa Therapeutics up over 44%, Ventyx Biosciences up over 37% on acquisition talks. Strategy leads Nasdaq 100 gainers after MSCI decision. Mobileye Global up after robotics acquisition. Amgen up over 3%, Lowe’s and Wayfair also up. Earnings reports from Albertsons, Constellation Brands, and more on 1/7/2026.

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