Energy Takes the Lead ๐ The Daily Chart Report
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Todayโs Summary
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Indices: Russell 2000 +0.70% | Dow -0.09% | S&P 500 -0.53% | Nasdaq -1.07%
Sectors: 6 of the 11 sectors closed higher. Energy led for the second straight day, gaining +2.26%. Consumer Discretionary lagged, dropping -1.58%.
Commodities: Crude Oil fell -1.08% to $60.49 per barrel. Gold rose +0.59% to a new all-time high of $4,626 per oz.
Currencies: The US Dollar Index inched lower by -0.08% to $99.09.
Crypto: Bitcoin is currently up +2.23% at $97,508. Ethereum is up +1.22% at $3,363.
Volatility: The Volatility Index rose +4.82% to 16.74.
Interest Rates: The US 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.138%.
Here are the best charts, articles, and ideas shared on the web today!
Chart of the Day
๐ Today's Chart of the Day was shared by Rachel Dashiell (@RachelDashCS).
- The Energy Sector ($XLE) closed at new 52-week highs today, and new 3-month highs relative to the S&P 500.
- $XLE has quietly emerged as the top-performing sector over the past three months and is now leading year-to-date.
- While $XLE remains roughly -5% below its 2014 all-time highs, Rachel notes this long-anticipated move may finally have staying power, with both price and relative strength breaking out in unison.
The Takeaway: Energyโs ability to lead on a relative basis while pushing to new highs points to a structurally improving trend, even with long-term resistance still overhead.
Quote of the Day
โThe day you plant the seed
is not the day you eat the fruit."
- Fabienne Fredrickson
Top Links
Does This Bull Market Have a Divergence Problem? - TrendLabs
JC Parets outlines a notable divergence heโs watching closely.
Important Charts for Emerging Markets - Strategas Asset Management
Todd Sohn examines global equity flows and opportunities abroad.
You Can't Afford To Not Read This - The Rotation Report
Aaron Jackson breaks down key relative charts highlighting areas of strength.
Rocks Over Stocksโฆ For Longer? - Alfonsoโs Daily Note
Alfonso De Pablos explores Goldโs potential long-term breakout versus the S&P 500.
Commodities Moving the Chains in Early 2026 - StockCharts.com
Mike Zaccardi shares his observations on early 2026 commodity trends.