--- title: January 2026 Markets & Factors Report description: Symmetry’s Markets and Factors Report covers market trends, economic performance, and risk tolerance, providing insights for investors. image: https://blog.symmetrypartners.com/hubfs/OB%20-%20MARKET%20COMMENTARY-1.png --- [![SYM_Logo KOT-1](https://blog.symmetrypartners.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SYM_Logo%20KOT-1.png?width=1888&height=139&name=SYM_Logo%20KOT-1.png "SYM_Logo KOT-1")](https://symmetrypartners.com/) ** ** ![](https://blog.symmetrypartners.com/hubfs/OB%20-%20MARKET%20COMMENTARY-1.png) # January 2026 Markets & Factors Report Published by [Symmetry Partners](https://blog.symmetrypartners.com/author/symmetry-partners) on Feb 11, 2026 10:15:02 AM U.S. Equities started the year strongly, with major indexes reaching new highs and gains spreading beyond the largest stocks. Improved performance from smaller companies and equal-weighted benchmarks pointed to broader, healthier market participation.   The Federal Reserve held rates steady, balancing solid economic activity and stable labor market against inflation that remains above target. The dollar weakened amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, driving interest in hard assets, while the global outlook remains cautiously positive, supported by technology investment but constrained by geopolitical and fiscal risks. [Download the full report](https://blog.symmetrypartners.com/hubfs/January%20Symmetry%20Markets%20and%20Factors%20Report%201.pdf) [Back to Blog](https://blog.symmetrypartners.com) ## Related Articles ## [May 2025 Markets & Factor Report](https://blog.symmetrypartners.com/may-2025-markets-factor-report) MarketCommentary The U.S. stock market had a strong month, largely due to the de-escalation of... [Read More ](https://blog.symmetrypartners.com/may-2025-markets-factor-report) ## [February 2026 Markets & Factors Report](https://blog.symmetrypartners.com/february-2026-markets-factors-report) Markets were mixed in February as U.S. Equities softened with Internation and Emerging Markets led... [Read More ](https://blog.symmetrypartners.com/february-2026-markets-factors-report) ## [October 2025 Markets and Factors Report](https://blog.symmetrypartners.com/october-2025-markets-and-factors-report) U.S. Equities reached new highs in October, supported by the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and... [Read More ](https://blog.symmetrypartners.com/october-2025-markets-and-factors-report)