Stock Market Update Friday January 30, 2026
- Jan 30
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Stock Market Update Friday January 30, 2026 It was a volatile week for U.S. equities, marked by a fresh all-time high in the S&P 500 earlier in the period, followed by late-week turbulence. By today’s close, the SPX finished modestly lower on the session but managed to end the week marginally higher overall. Technology shares were the primary source of downside pressure today, with materials also weighing on the broader tape. For the month of January, performance remained constructive, with the SPX up approximately 1.4%, the Nasdaq higher by about 1%, and small caps outperforming as the Russell 2000 gained roughly 5%.
Score Board:
SPX: −0.4%
QQQ: −1.3%
IWM: −1.6%
Away From Stocks: Treasury curve steepened modestly. The 2-year yield was little changed at 3.52%, while the long bond yield rose two basis points to 4.87%. In commodities, WTI crude extended its rally to a five-month high near $66 per barrel. Volatility picked up, with the VIX rising nearly one point to just under 18.
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