Stocks are set to decline today amidst reduced expectations for global growth and strong earnings from major financial players. Consumer prices in the United States were flat in December right in line with expectations. Excluding food and energy prices rose just 0.1%. A separate report later today is expected to show that US industrial production rose 0.2% in December after gaining 1.1% in November. Economists say that manufacturing grew by 0.4% over the month. The National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index is also due out this morning expected to show a one-point improvement to 48 for January. ...