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WEEK OF January 20, 2026

Weekly Commentary Summary

Slightly more than a week before a critical Federal Reserve interest rate meeting, the outlook on prices has been muddied once again by uncertainty over tariffs. Potential fiscal policy actions involving credit card rate caps, oil price manipulation, or home buyer subsidies have also been disruptive. Equity indexes were mixed last week, with small-cap and value stocks adding to their year-to-date leads over large-cap and growth-oriented shares. The Russell 2000 and S&P MidCap 400 Indexes advanced, reaching all-time highs during the week, while large-cap indexes pulled back from the prior week’s record levels. On the wealth planning front, we discuss why a wealth plan is the ultimate investment.