BRK.B traders brace for Fed week and BNSF storm
New York, Jan 24, 2026, 10:11 EST — Market closed.
- Berkshire Hathaway Class B (BRK.B) closed Friday at $478.97, slipping roughly 1.1%.
- BNSF cautioned that a winter storm might disrupt rail traffic along major central U.S. routes.
- Markets will reopen Monday ahead of the Fed’s rate decision scheduled for Jan. 28.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s Class B shares (BRK.B) closed Friday 1.1% lower at $478.97. Its Class A shares (BRK.A) dropped 1.0%, finishing at $720,932.
The move matters now because Berkshire stands as a quick barometer for rates and growth in a fast-paced market. Its insurers gather premiums upfront and invest that cash — known as “float,” the pool held before claims settle — so changes in…
