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Volatility Speaks: Investors were Warned. Stock Market Update, Friday January 23, 2026
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- Stock Talk
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- Jan 23, 2026
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- 484
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Summary
A Key Risk for 2026 emerged quickly. What sparked the sudden market pullback, and how should investors should think about it calmly and clearly? I discuss the impact of renewed tariff tensions, shifting inflation expectations, and why the VIX moved sharply higher, along with what the options and insurance markets may be signaling beneath the surface. Most importantly, I explain why periods of elevated volatility often create opportunity for long-term investors, even when the headlines feel unsettling. This is not about predictions or panic, but about understanding market structure, managing expectations, and staying patient as we move through a fast and emotional start to the year. 📅 Join us live on January 29, 2026, as we unveil our full 2026 Market Outlook with Troy, Charles, and myself. Feel free to send in questions ahead of time if there are specific topics you’d like us to address. https://click2retire.com/Register-1h-2026-mos About Chris Perras, CFA®, CLU®, ChFC®, Chief Investment Officer: As CIO, Chris is the lead investment strategist and director of research at Oak Harvest Financial Group. Chris develops the firm's core market outlook, putting his decades of experience and expertise to work for our clients. He hosts Oak Harvest's podcast, "Stock Talk," available on the website with new episodes each week. He completed his undergraduate studies at Georgia Tech, and went on to obtain an MBA from the Harvard Business School. Driven by a desire to maximize his knowledge and skill set, he acquired financial planning and investment management qualifications, becoming a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®). Stock Talk is a weekly vlog/podcast dedicated to discussing the Oak Harvest Fina…