U.S. Stocks Steady as Investors Digest Inflation Data and Earnings Reports

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:39:00 +0200

On April 13, 2026, the Wall Street Journal’s live coverage detailed the movement of U.S. stock indexes throughout the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite were relatively stable after mixed trading sessions that followed new inflation data and several major corporate earnings releases. Investors continued to assess the Federal Reserve’s next steps as recent reports indicated inflation was easing but still above the central bank’s long-term target. The technology sector showed mild gains led by semiconductor and AI-related firms, while energy stocks dipped due to falling crude oil prices. Market sentiment appeared cautious, with traders focusing on upcoming speeches by Fed officials to gauge potential interest rate cuts later in the year. Bond yields held steady, and volatility remained subdued. Analysts suggested this phase of consolidation reflects investor uncertainty ahead of the next CPI and retail sales figures. The broader narrative for April point