5 Things To Know: January 28, 2026

• The Federal Reserve's interest rate decision is expected at 2 PM ET, with no change anticipated, but investors will watch Fed Chair Jay Powell's conference for future rate path clues.
• Elevance Health (ELV) shares fell significantly (down 14% yesterday, another 6.48% today) despite beating earnings, due to proposed flat Medicare Advantage rates by the Trump administration.
• SK Hynix (000660-KR), ASML Holding (ASML), and Texas Instruments (TXN) reported strong results or guidance, leading to significant stock increases and lifting the broader chip and memory sector.

The video highlights five key market factors, including the anticipated Fed interest rate decision, which is expected to hold steady. It also covers mixed earnings reports, with Elevance Health experiencing a significant drop due to proposed Medicare Advantage rate changes, while chip and memory stocks like SK Hynix, ASML, and Texas Instruments saw substantial gains driven by strong profits, bookings, and guidance, boosting the entire sector.