Discover how to transform a basic Google Finance Watchlist into a powerful, automated stock-tracking dashboard with Wisesheets and Google Sheets
Welcome to the 90th edition, where the focus is on structure, clarity, and control in your trading. This issue shows you how to upgrade a simple Google Finance watchlist into a full analytical cockpit, breaks down the realities of day trading, and walks you through designing a proper trading plan so every position has a purpose and a rulebook behind it.
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Market Outlook: January 5–9, 2026
Overview
The first full trading week of 2026 (January 5–9) kicks off with historically bullish January seasonality amid year-end momentum, but investors face volatility risks from U.S. jobs data, ISM services, Fed speeches, and central bank meetings in Switzerland, Norway, and Brazil. Markets digest 2025's S&P gains (~20%) and position for Trump's tariff rollout, AI capex surge, and Fed pause at 3.50-3.75% amid sticky inflation ~2.9%.​
Key Themes and Drivers
1. U.S. Economic Kickoff
Nonfarm payrolls (Fri, Jan 9) headline December jobs after ADP preview, testing labor cooling (JOLTS ~7.5M). ISM Services (Wed), Consumer Confidence (Tue), and trade balance provide growth/inflation reads post-shutdown gaps.​
2. Central Bank Actions
Swiss National Bank (Thu), Norges Bank (Thu), and Brazil BCB (Wed) decisions gauge global easing. Fed speakers (multiple) preview Jan 28–29 FOMC amid divided dots (2-3 cuts '26).​
3. Global Data
China Caixin PMI (Mon), Eurozone ZEW sentiment (Tue), UK wage growth (Wed), Japan GDP (Thu). Aussie data tests RBA hold.​
4. Sentiment and 2026 Setup
January barometer (first 5 days) signals year; analysts eye S&P +8-12% on AI/fiscal tailwinds vs. tariff headwinds.​
Key Events Calendar
Market Sentiment and Risks
- Equities: Bullish seasonality vs. frothy vals (S&P 21x); AI/value lead.​
- Bonds: Yields ~4.3%; hot jobs risk hike odds.​
- Currencies: USD safe-haven; EM swings.​
- Commodities: Oil tariff-sensitive; gold policy hedge.
Bottom Line
January 5–9 launches 2026 with jobs/ISM catalysts amid CB cluster—bullish seasonality supports upside, but tariff/Fed risks cap gains. Diversify into quality amid volatility setup.
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Final Key Takeaway
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