{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Jobs Data, Market Catalysts &amp; the January Effect - Top 3 This Week","description":"What should investors focus on as 2026 gets underway? In this week\u2019s update, Allan Small outlines three key themes that could shape markets over the next several weeks. First, Allan breaks down critical economic data from Canada and the U.S., including upcoming jobs reports and inflation numbers \u2014 and why accuracy matters more than headlines. He explains how these figures influence decisions by the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada. Second, Allan discusses the market\u2019s lingering tech hangover from 2025, the dominance of AI-driven narratives, and potential catalysts ahead \u2014 from earnings season to policy shifts and geopolitical developments. Finally, he explains the January Effect and the January Barometer, including what early-January market performance may signal for the rest of the year \u2014 and why investors should watch this month closely without relying on it blindly. If you\u2019re positioning your portfolio for early 2026, this episode provides essential context before making your next move. ","author_name":"The Allan Small Financial Show","author_url":"https:\/\/allansmall.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39654260\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197266565"}