Market Briefings

Stocks slipped modestly for a second straight week, but remain just below record highs amid rising geopolitical tensions and renewed volatility risk. Precious metals surged to historic levels as traders prepare for a critical week of Fed policy and mega-cap tech earnings.

Market rotation has accelerated in early 2026, with small caps, cyclicals, and international equities taking leadership from mega-cap tech. This briefing breaks down where money is flowing, key technical divergences, and the levels that matter next.

Markets kicked off the year with fresh all-time highs, led by a powerful breakout in small caps and expanding market breadth. Technical signals suggest a healthier bull market — but also point to a more selective, stock-picker environment ahead.

Stocks began 2026 with mixed results as the S&P 500 stalled near record highs while commodities and crypto showed sharp volatility. This week’s technical market briefing breaks down key trends, leadership concentration, and critical support and resistance levels.

2025 delivered strong gains, rising volatility, and major shifts in market leadership across stocks, AI, global markets, metals, and crypto. As markets head into 2026 extended and vulnerable, key technical levels may determine what comes next.