US Markets Mixed Before Fed, Boeing Drops – January 28, 2026
- Wall Street closed mixed on Wednesday ahead of tomorrow evening's federal Reserve decision.
- 2025 marked a significant step in its turnaround, with a ample increase in revenue and a return to net profitability.
- consumer confidence index, compiled by the Conference Board, fell sharply by 9.7 points to 84.5 for the month, compared to 94.2 (revised from 89.1 in the initial estimate)...
Wall Street closed mixed on Wednesday ahead of tomorrow evening’s federal Reserve decision. Boeing saw one of the largest declines in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones despite reporting generally positive full-year 2025 results. Macroeconomically, the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index fell sharply by 9.7 points to 84.5 in January. The Dow Jones lost 0.83% to 49,003 points,while the Nasdaq gained 0.91% to 23,817 points; the S&P 500 rose 0.41% to 6,978.60 points.
Boeing’s recovery continues following recent turbulence. 2025 marked a significant step in its turnaround, with a ample increase in revenue and a return to net profitability. Despite the generally positive annual results, the aerospace manufacturer’s stock showed one of the largest declines of the S&P 500 and Dow Jones in the early afternoon, losing nearly 2%.
Macroeconomic Figures
The U.S. consumer confidence index, compiled by the Conference Board, fell sharply by 9.7 points to 84.5 for the month, compared to 94.2 (revised from 89.1 in the initial estimate) in December.
stocks to Watch
Amazon
Amazon announced the closure of its Amazon Fresh supermarkets and Amazon Go convenience stores as part of a strategic refocus on its most profitable brands. Some of these locations will be converted into Whole Foods Market stores, the organic chain acquired in 2017 for $13.7 billion. This decision follows an internal evaluation aimed at better meeting consumer expectations.