Market Commentary | January 20th, 2026
Markets spent the week sifting through economic data still distorted by the lingering effects of last year’s federal shutdown.
Markets spent the week sifting through economic data still distorted by the lingering effects of last year’s federal shutdown.
Economic developments during the week were shaped by key inflation data, central bank commentary, and disruptions caused by the ongoing government shutdown. Together, these events offered insight into the Federal Reserve’s evolving stance and the challenges of navigating a data-constrained environment.