US Stocks Enter Historically Bullish January as S&P 500 Extends Record Streak
Wall Street's January effect appears intact as the S&P 500 begins 2026 with characteristic strength. Since 1928, the benchmark index has posted gains in 62.2% of January trading periods, delivering average returns of 4.2% - the highest of any month. Only 37 years have seen negative performance during this traditionally bullish window.
The momentum follows a banner 2025 for US equities, with tech stocks continuing to lead market advances. While no direct cryptocurrency correlation appears in this equities-focused report, digital asset traders often monitor such macro trends for potential risk-on sentiment spillovers.