Morning Market Preview — January 19, 2026
Markets are closed for the MLK Day holiday as investors digest last week’s consolidation near record highs. Attention now turns to earnings, inflation data, and sector leadership as trading resumes.
Market Setup
U.S. markets are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Futures trading is quiet, with investors using the holiday session to digest last week’s price action and prepare for a full slate of earnings and macro catalysts beginning Tuesday.
Macro & Rates
Treasury markets are also closed, keeping rate movement paused after a week of stability. Attention remains on inflation trends, growth expectations, and upcoming earnings reports as January trading resumes midweek.
What to Watch This Week
• Earnings from major technology and financial companies
• Inflation data and rate expectations
• Sector leadership following last week’s consolidation
• Volatility levels as markets reopen
Market Tone
The broader trend remains constructive. Consolidation near highs, contained volatility, and steady yields suggest investors are positioning for the next move rather than reducing risk.
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