WEEK 8 AGENDA 2026
Monday, February 16 — Chinese New Year & CAGNY Conference: Global Consumption in the Spotlight
Impact of Chinese New Year on Consumer & Leisure Sectors
All week, markets will monitor the effects of Chinese New Year on tourism, luxury, and e-commerce stocks. Groups exposed to Asian clientele such as Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, Trip.com, Alibaba, JD.com, PDD Holdings, and Yum China could see increased volumes and heightened volatility.
CAGNY: Focus on Long-Term Strategies
The Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference kicks off in Orlando. Heavyweights like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Philip Morris, and Celsius Holdings will detail their financial goals and growth levers.
Fed Speech
Michelle Bowman, the Fed’s Vice Chair for Supervision, will speak at an American Bankers Association conference—a key event for anticipating changes in banking regulation.
Tuesday, February 17 — US Retail Sales & Flood of Quarterly Reports
Key Macro Indicator: US Retail Sales
The Census Bureau will release January retail sales. This indicator is crucial for assessing the strength of US consumer spending and guiding monetary policy expectations.
Highly Anticipated Results
Main reports include: Medtronic, Palo Alto Networks, Cadence Design Systems, Energy Transfer, and Devon Energy.
Strong volatility is expected for Fluor and Rush Street Interactive.
Dividends & Institutional Flows
Ex-dividend dates for Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Hasbro, and Microsoft will be closely watched.
13F filings from hedge funds (end-Q4 positions) will also be released—a potential catalyst for sector rotation.
Wednesday, February 18 — Fed Minutes & Real Estate Indicators
🏛 Federal Reserve Minutes
The release of the Fed minutes will provide strategic insight into internal debates on inflation and rates.
🏗 Real Estate & Durable Goods
Durable goods orders and housing starts will offer an up-to-date snapshot of industrial investment and real estate activity.
Corporate Results
Noteworthy earnings: Analog Devices, Booking Holdings, Moody's, DoorDash, Blue Owl Capital, and Royal Gold.
Potentially notable moves for Carvana and Avis Budget.
Thursday, February 19 — Walmart in the Spotlight & Focus on AI
Walmart Results: Barometer of US Consumption
Walmart’s earnings will be closely scrutinized to gauge the resilience of American consumers.
Also watch: Deere, Newmont, Akamai Technologies, Dropbox, and Consolidated Edison.
Volatility expected for Lemonade and Etsy.
AI & Technology
Meta Platforms’ Chief AI Officer will speak at the India AI Impact Summit, highlighting the strategic importance of artificial intelligence in tech valuations.
Philly Fed Index
Release of the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index, a leading indicator of industrial activity.
Friday, February 20 — PCE Inflation & WTI Oil Expiry
Core PCE: Key Indicator for the Fed
The January core PCE price index is expected to rise by 2.7%. This is the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure.
🛢 Oil: WTI Futures Expiry
The expiration of March WTI futures could heighten volatility in energy markets.
AI & Tech to Close Out the Week
The CEOs of Qualcomm and Anthropic will appear at the India AI Impact Summit, confirming the strategic importance of AI in financial markets.
