Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Source: Factset Research Systems Inc./StreetAccounts Macro Snapshot U.S. futures were modestly lower in early Tuesday trading (S&P futures ~-0.2%) after a week where mega-cap tech remained the pressure point (Nasdaq -2% for the week; fifth straight weekly decline), while defensives and rate-sensitive pockets continued to absorb flows. Global rates were […]
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 Source: FactSet Macro and Policy Backdrop Overnight risk tone is constructive with S&P futures modestly higher after Wednesday’s mixed cash session and continued dispersion under the surface. Treasury yields are slightly firmer after the post‑payrolls backup, the dollar is little changed, and commodities remain the swing factor: gold and silver are
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February 12, 2026 The headlines we’re seeing scream “late-cycle tension,” but the tape in thematic ETFs is more specific: investors are paying up for scarcity and hedges (metals, miners, broad natural resources) while keeping one eye on a potential pivot back to Growth if inflation cooperates and policy uncertainty stops leaking into margins. The push
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February 10, 2026 Macro & Equity Tape U.S. equities began Tuesday with index futures modestly higher after Monday’s rebound, led by renewed tech/AI leadership and a broad bid for cyclicals. Focus shifts to a heavy data slate, starting with December retail sales alongside import/export prices and NFIB optimism, plus Fed commentary (Hammack, Logan). Rates are
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Tuesday, Feb 4, 2026 S&P 500 futures +0.1% early Wednesday, reversing some initial weakness after Tuesday’s pullback. The overnight setup keeps the market’s focus on AI/tech earnings (GOOGL-US tonight; AMZN-US tomorrow) and macro prints that can validate (or challenge) the “run-it-hot” growth narrative that re-emerged after Monday’s strong ISM manufacturing surprise. ADP private payrolls, ISM
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Mon, Feb 2, 2026 Macro & Equity Setup S&P futures -0.6% / Nasdaq futures -0.9% in Monday morning trading following Friday’s risk-off close. Overnight: Asia sharply lower (South Korea -5% worst performer; Hong Kong/China -2%+), Europe -0.2%, Treasuries firmer (yields ~4 bp lower at the long end), DXY +0.1%, gold -1.1%, silver +2.0%, bitcoin -7.2%,
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