Market Outlook 2026
The Great Hesitation: Markets Wake to a Foggy 2026 After Holiday Lull
The first trading days of 2026 have arrived with a whisper rather than a roar. As of today, January 2, 2026, the major indices are hovering near the flatline, reflecting a market caught between the momentum of a late-2025 rally and the sobering reality of a new fiscal year. This