Investors are watching various economic reports and company earnings to gauge market trends. The latest Personal Consumption Expenditures price index is expected to drop on Friday, providing a clearer picture of inflation’s impact on consumer spending. Additional reports on the US economy, including housing market and consumer confidence, will also be released.
Corporate earnings season continues with quarterly reports from companies such as Nvidia, Stellantis, Home Depot, and Lowe’s. The Federal Reserve is also set to release interest rate decisions that may influence markets for months to come. Meanwhile, uncertainty surrounding AI tech, particularly after China’s DeepSeek AI platform release, will be closely watched.
The recent downturn has left investors searching for reasons to be optimistic, but a rally is not guaranteed. Yesterday’s news that US President Trump plans to keep tariffs with Canada and Mexico has added to market volatility. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell by 0.5% and 1.2%, respectively on Monday, while the Dow ticked up slightly.
Source: https://investorsobserver.com/news/what-you-should-know-about-the-markets-as-february-draws-to-a-close