"The markets are undecided this morning in what has shaped up to be a wild week of trading. With geopolitical tensions escalating and President Trump's tariffs in the Supreme Court crosshairs, stocks are attempting to end this volatile week on a high note. All three of the major stock market averages came out of the gate higher, including a fractional gain in the Nasdaq Composite, which despite twists and turns is on pace for a relatively flat weekly performance."
"On the commodities front, US WTI oil continues to hover below $60 per barrel while Brent is trading at almost $64 per barrel. The gold price is trading in the $4,650/ounce range while bullish UBS analysts forecast the price crossing $5,000. Small cap stocks are in the spotlight so far in 2026, with the Russell 2000 index advancing 7.6% in January alone, its strongest start to a new year in decades."
Markets opened higher amid a volatile week driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and Supreme Court scrutiny of presidential tariffs. Major averages showed modest gains, with the Nasdaq posting a fractional uptick and a relatively flat weekly trajectory. US WTI oil traded below $60 per barrel and Brent near $64, while gold hovered around $4,650 per ounce with UBS forecasting a move above $5,000. Small-cap stocks led gains, as the Russell 2000 jumped 7.6% in January. Corporate movers include upcoming Netflix earnings, reports of significant corporate debt purchases, and fresh analyst coverage on Nvidia and AMD.
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