Market Volatility and Trading Insights
Wendy Kirkland Market Update January 12, 2026
The markets are all over the place: the Dow started way down, bounced a bit, but is still negative. NASDAQ and S&P are swinging up and down, and the Russell is also down. There’s some political drama between Trump and Fed Chair Powell that might be affecting things.
Looking at the weekly charts, the Dow’s been up and down for weeks. Last week was good, but this week started bearish. Still, the indicators show we’re in a bullish phase for now. If the market keeps dropping, that could change, but at the moment, things look positive overall.
With all these swings, it’s not a great time to trade—better to sit back, watch the charts, and wait for clearer patterns. Jumping in too soon could mean losses. I’ll keep watching and guiding you.