U.S. and Global Indices Steady as of January 21, 2026

Market indices in the U.S. and worldwide showed little movement as of 5:30 p.m. EST on January 21, 2026, ahead of key economic data releases. U.S. benchmarks closed flat to slightly higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) ending the day at 42,850.32, up 0.1%. The S&P 500 ticked up 0.08% to 5,634.10, while the Nasdaq Composite edged 0.05% higher to 18,921.45. Trading volume was light, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. Overseas, the FTSE 100 gained 0.12%, the DAX rose 0.09%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 finished unchanged. Investors await the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting minutes and fourth-quarter GDP figures due Thursday.