US EconomyJan. 17, 2026 10:35 AM ETAFMC, AFSM, ARKK, AVUV, BAPR, IVOO, IVOV, IVV, IVW, IWC, IWM, IWN, IWO, IWP, IWR, IWS, IYY, QQQ, SPLV, SPMD, SPMO, SPMV, SPSM, SPUS, SPUU, SPVM, SPVU, SPXE, SPXL, SPXN, SPXS, SPXT, SPXU, SPXV, SPY, SPYD, SPYG, SPYV, SPYX, SQLV, SSO, SSPY, SVAL, SYLD, TMDV, TPHD, TPLC, TPSC, UAUG, UJAN, UMAR, UMAY, UOCT, UPRO, USMC, USMF, USVM, MAGSRussell Investments2.7K FollowersThe U.S. and global economies remain on a solid footing.We don’t believe recent geopolitical developments pose a systemic risk to markets at this time.In this environment, disciplined diversification — not reactive positioning — remains the most effective response.Klaus Vedfelt/DigitalVision via Getty Images2026 has begun with a firehose of headlines for investors.On geopolitics, we’ve seen a U.S. intervention in Venezuela, protests in Iran, and hawkish rhetoric aimed at Greenland and other nations. On domestic policy, there’s been a subpoena of FederalThis article was written byRussell Investments2.7K FollowersRussell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has US$331 billion in assets under management (as of 12/31/2024) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world.