Financial Focus – January 28th, 2026

Financial Focus – January 28th, 2026

This week on Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink and Mike Steigerwald discuss how Medicare plans are evolving and why today’s coverage may not look the same a few years from now. They share why taking a long-term view of healthcare decisions can help avoid costly surprises later.

Bad Sentiment, No Problem

Bad Sentiment, No Problem

The U.S. Consumer Sentiment Index tracks consumers’ confidence in the economy, reflecting their financial outlook and spending intentions. David Nelson explains how the current data shows consumer confidence at historic lows but reminds us that the markets are focused on the future, not today.

The Balance of Risk

The Balance of Risk

OVERVIEW   Markets pulled back modestly over the week, with most U.S. equity indexes finishing slightly lower. Large-cap stocks were under mild pressure, as the S&P 500 fell 0.35% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.53%. The NASDAQ was essentially...
Midterm Mania

Midterm Mania

  This week’s chart looks at how the Dow Jones Industrial Average has typically behaved during midterm election years. There have been 31 midterm elections since 1902. Each blue bar on the chart represents the annual return for that midterm year, while the orange...