Stock Market Update Monday January 5, 2026
- Jan 5
- 3 min read
Stock Market Update Monday January 5, 2026 Equities extended their winning streak as the S&P 500 advanced 0.7%, fully retracing the prior week’s pullback and reaffirming bullish momentum to start the year.
Away From Stocks: Treasurys found light support with yields easing 1 basis point across the curve — the 2-year at 3.46% and the 30-year at 4.85% — reflecting a modest risk-on rotation without a significant shift in rate expectations. Commodities strengthened as WTI crude climbed above $58 per barrel, while gold surged nearly 3% to $4,447 per ounce, underscoring renewed interest in hard assets. Digital assets joined the rally, with Bitcoin breaking above $94,000, extending its outperformance versus traditional asset classes.
Meanwhile, volatility remained subdued, with the VIX closing just below 15, signaling continued investor complacency and stable market conditions.
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