Monday Morning Must-Knows - January 19, 2026

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

January 19, 2026

This Thursday Data Could Move Every Market You Trade

Two critical numbers drop at the exact same moment this Thursday and they could decide the Federal Reserve’s next move. With markets closed for MLK Day and over 200 companies reporting earnings this week, traders are watching one key window that could drive volatility across stocks, currencies, and your portfolio.

In this episode of Monday Morning Must Knows, Merlin Rothfeld breaks down why the Core PCE inflation report and final GDP data at 8:30 AM ET Thursday matter most for the Fed’s rate outlook. We also cover major earnings from Netflix, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, and General Electric, plus what the Bank of Japan’s interest rate decision could mean for the US dollar and Japanese yen.

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