How the main US stock indices performed on Monday, January 26, 2026

U.S. Markets Edge Up as Gold Hits New High

Major U.S. stock indices made modest gains, while other financial markets experienced more dramatic shifts, highlighted by gold reaching an unprecedented peak.

On Monday, the S&P 500 climbed by 0.5%, recovering its losses from the previous week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite increased by 0.4%.

Baker Hughes was among the top performers after the energy technology firm posted earnings that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations.

Gold prices briefly soared above $5,100 per ounce for the first time ever, and silver also saw a significant jump.

The U.S. dollar weakened further against other major currencies, with the Japanese yen seeing notable gains.

Monday’s Closing Figures

• S&P 500: Gained 34.62 points (0.5%) to close at 6,950.23
• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Rose 313.69 points (0.6%) to 49,412.40
• Nasdaq Composite: Added 100.11 points (0.4%) to 23,601.36
• Russell 2000: Dropped 9.49 points (0.4%) to 2,659.67

Year-to-Date Performance

• S&P 500: Up 104.73 points (1.5%)
• Dow Jones Industrial Average: Up 1,349.11 points (2.8%)
• Nasdaq Composite: Up 359.37 points (1.5%)
• Russell 2000: Up 177.77 points (7.2%)