S&P 500 Hits All-Time High as Stock Indexes Mostly Rise
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 07 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- S&P 500 New High: The S&P 500 Index rose by 0.13%, reaching an all-time high, indicating strong market confidence in economic recovery, which may attract more investor interest.
- Employment Data Impact: The US December ADP employment report showed an increase of 41,000 jobs, below the expected 50,000, leading to a decline in Treasury yields that could influence the Fed's monetary policy direction.
- European Inflation Easing: Eurozone December core CPI rose 2.3% year-on-year, below the expected 2.4%, alleviating inflation concerns and pushing European bond yields lower.
- Mortgage Application Changes: US mortgage applications rose by 0.3%, with purchase mortgage applications down 6.2% and refinancing applications up 7.4%, reflecting market sensitivity to interest rate changes.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
