1. The S&P 500 rose 2.91% this week, marking its best weekly performance since November. 2. The index is now 1.54% below its record close from December 6th, 2024, and is up 2.18% year-to-date. 3. The U.S. Treasury put the closing yield on the 10-year note at 4.61% as of January 17th, its highest level since November 2023.