Weekly Wrap-Up: January Barometer, Market Volatility & What’s Next

by | Jan 31, 2025

We just wrapped up January, and you know what that means — everyone’s talking about the January Barometer.

Historically, an up January has means an up year about 73% of the time, says the data going all the way back to the 1950s.

So, how did the market fare this month, and what does it tell us about the rest of 2025?

In this week’s Market Radar Weekly Wrap-Up, I break down:

  • How the January barometer is shaping up for the year ahead
  • Big tech’s shaky start—Apple still down on the year, and what it means for the sector
  • The volatile moves in Bitcoin and gold—what I’m watching next
  • Key economic reports coming next week, including JOLTS, ADP, and the all-important Non-Farm Payrolls

I also talk about the sectors showing strength, where the S&P might be heading, and how I’m positioning for the week ahead.

Click play above to catch the full replay now!

— Geof Smith

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