With a new trading week comes new opportunities.  

So, we’ve gathered insights for the week ahead that highlight the current trends, scheduled events and potential movers to watch. Let’s get started.   

Calendar Events  

  • US CB Consumer Confidence – Feb. 24
  • Australia CPI – Feb. 25
  • Eurozone CPI – Feb. 25
  • Japan Tokyo CPI – Feb. 27
  • Canada GDP – Feb. 27
  • US PPI – Feb. 27

Top Things to Watch 

Nvidia Earnings in Focus: A Key Test for AI and Tech Sentiment

Nvidia’s earnings on Wednesday will be a major focal point for equity markets, especially within the AI and semiconductor space, where the company has become a bellwether for growth expectations.

As one of the largest components in major US indices, its results have the potential to influence not only chipmakers but also the broader technology sector. Investors will closely monitor revenue growth, data center demand, AI-related guidance, and margin trends, as any upside or downside surprise could drive volatility across the Nasdaq and shape short-term market sentiment more broadly.

Will US Sentiment Hold and Inflation Pressures Reaccelerate?

In the US, CB Consumer Confidence on Tuesday will provide insight into household sentiment and spending expectations, while PPI on Friday will offer an early read on producer-level inflation and potential pipeline price pressures for the Fed.

Commodities Caught Between Risk and Relief

Precious metals continue to trade on mixed cues, as geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand continue to lift gold and silver, while improving diplomatic signals or stronger risk appetite can quickly weigh on prices.

Broader commodity commentary still points to structural upside drivers in the medium term, even as some analysts temper expectations of a prolonged commodities boom. Meanwhile, oil markets remain highly sensitive to global supply-demand balances and Middle East risk premiums, helping keep energy prices elevated relative to recent historical averages.

Gold 4H Chart / Source: TradingView

Australia’s CPI A Key Test for the RBA’s Next Move

Australia’s CPI will be closely watched by markets on Wednesday as it provides a fresh update on inflation dynamics and the strength of price pressures across the economy. The data could significantly influence expectations for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s policy path, particularly regarding whether policymakers maintain a cautious stance or consider further tightening if inflation proves sticky.

Eurozone CPI A Crucial Gauge for ECB Policy Expectations

Eurozone CPI will be a key release for markets on Wednesday, offering insight into whether inflationary pressures across the bloc are easing sustainably or showing signs of persistence. The data will play an important role in shaping expectations for the European Central Bank’s policy path, particularly as investors assess the timing and pace of any further rate adjustments.