Wall Street Trades Cautiously as CPI Rises 2.7% Amid Weak Earnings Reports
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 13 2026
0mins
Source: Benzinga
- Stable Inflation Data: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% year-over-year in December, matching both prior readings and economist expectations, indicating that inflationary pressures remain stable and potentially supporting future Federal Reserve rate cuts.
- Silver Price Surge: Supply concerns drove silver prices up 4.5% to $89 per ounce, marking a 22% increase since the start of the year, reflecting strong market demand and heightened risk aversion among investors.
- Major Indices Performance: By midday, the S&P 500 index remained flat at 6,970, close to the record high of 6,986 set the previous day, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%, indicating cautious market sentiment.
- Stock Movements: Despite JPMorgan Chase (JPM) beating earnings estimates, its stock fell over 3%, reflecting investor concerns over weak investment banking fees, while Moderna (MRNA) surged 14% due to bullish growth forecasts in its vaccine business, highlighting a preference for biotech stocks in the current market environment.
Discover Tomorrow's Bullish Stocks Today
Receive free daily stock recommendations and professional analysis to optimize your portfolio's potential.
Sign up now to unlock expert insights and stay one step ahead of the market trends.
Analyst Views on JPM
Wall Street analysts forecast JPM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for JPM is 341.38 USD with a low forecast of 260.00 USD and a high forecast of 400.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
19 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 300.770
Low
260.00
Averages
341.38
High
400.00
Current: 300.770
Low
260.00
Averages
341.38
High
400.00
About JPM
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a financial holding company. The Company is engaged in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management. The Company operates through three segments: Consumer & Community Banking (CCB), Commercial & Investment Bank (CIB), and Asset & Wealth Management (AWM). Its CCB segment offers products and services to consumers and small businesses through bank branches, ATMs, digital and telephone banking. Its CIB segment consists of banking and payments and markets and securities services, and offers a suite of investment banking, lending, payments, market-making, financing, custody and securities products and services to a global base of corporate and institutional clients. AWM segment offers investment and wealth management solutions. It offers multi-asset investment management solutions, retirement products and services, brokerage, custody, estate planning, and others.
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.
J.P. Morgan Launches Active International Equity ETF
- Market Demand Response: J.P. Morgan Asset Management has launched the JPMorgan International Developed Equity Active ETF (TSX: JIDE) to meet Canadian investors' demand for diversified investments in international markets, marking further expansion in the Canadian ETF landscape.
- Investment Strategy Advantage: JIDE focuses on high-quality companies and leverages J.P. Morgan's global research capabilities, aiming to achieve long-term capital growth through investments in international equities, thus meeting investors' expectations for high returns.
- Market Positioning Strengthened: The launch of this ETF marks J.P. Morgan's ninth ETF in Canada, further solidifying its commitment to providing differentiated investment solutions and helping investors pursue long-term growth in global markets.
- Trading Initiated: JIDE has completed its initial unit offering and is now trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange, signifying J.P. Morgan's ongoing efforts to provide efficient access to international markets for Canadian investors.
Continue Reading
Corporate Leaders Begin to Publicly Oppose Trump's Policies Amid ICE Violence
- Delayed Corporate Response: Following the violent incidents involving ICE in Minnesota, corporate leaders have begun to break their silence, revealing their fears and concerns about the government's actions during Trump's administration, which had previously gone unchallenged.
- Collective Action: After the killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents, dozens of executives from Minnesota-based companies co-signed a letter calling for immediate de-escalation, although they refrained from mentioning the victim or Trump, indicating their cautious approach to direct confrontation.
- Political Climate Impact: A survey revealed that 56% of corporate leaders feel it has become significantly more challenging to speak out on social and political issues, with many companies remaining silent due to fears of retaliation from the Trump administration, highlighting the sensitivity of the business community to the political environment.
- Public Opinion Divided: Polls indicate that while 40% of Americans believe CEOs criticizing Trump are acting responsibly, only 28% think they should publicly oppose the president's policies, reflecting a clear divide in public sentiment regarding corporate involvement in politics.
Continue Reading