January 2026 Market Update: A Look at Economic Signals and Market Performance

January delivered a combination of continued economic pressure and relatively steady market performance.

In this January Market Update, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, reviews recent economic data and market trends, including a continued decline in the Leading Economic Index and other indicators often used to gauge economic conditions. Despite these signals, markets appeared to remain resilient through the month.

The update includes commentary and trends on:

• Consumer confidence

• Credit card usage and delinquency

• Commercial mortgage-backed securities

• Manufacturing activity

• Inflation, unemployment, and the job market

• Market valuations and January performance

👉 Watch the full January Market Update here.

We’ll be back next month with an update on February.

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