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January 13, 2026
Ratcheting Up the Attacks
Our Investment Strategy Group discusses key takeaways from the latest Federal Reserve meeting and what it means for investors.
Research & Insights
Access our latest research and insights covering market news, financial planning topics, and more.
January Investment Perspectives
In this issue we look at AI and its impact on productivity, how executive policy drove the market in 2025, and the January effect and stock market seasonality.
Outlook 2026
Outlook 2026 offers the Janney Investment Strategy Group’s baseline prognostications for the economy, the equity and fixed-income markets, their evolution, and investment implications in the New Year.
5 Simple Steps to Prepare for Tax Filing
Filing your tax returns can be less stressful when you take a few steps before it’s time to complete your tax forms.