Investors and analysts are preparing for a busy week as major economic data releases and corporate earnings reports are set to shape market movements from February 24 to February 28, 2025.
Monday: Economic Data and Earnings Kick Off
The week begins with the Chicago Fed National Activity Index at 8:30 AM, providing insights into economic trends. On the earnings front, Domino’s Pizza and Berkshire Hathaway report pre-market, while post-market highlights include Zoom, Riot, Tempus, and Cliffs.
Tuesday: Housing Market and Consumer Confidence in Focus
At 9:00 AM, the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index will be released, followed by CB Consumer Confidence at 10:00 AM, which may indicate shifts in economic sentiment. Earnings will be headlined by Keurig Dr Pepper, Home Depot, and Krispy Kreme pre-market, with Instacart, AMC, and First Solar reporting after-hours.
Wednesday: Fed Speeches and Major Earnings
Federal Reserve officials will take center stage, with Fed’s Barkin speaking at 8:30 AM, followed by the New Home Sales report at 10:00 AM and a speech from Fed’s Bostic at 12:00 PM. The day’s earnings reports will include Lowe’s, Stellantis, and Advance Auto Parts in the morning, with NVIDIA, Beyond Meat, Salesforce, and Paramount reporting post-market.
Thursday: GDP, Jobless Claims, and Big Market Movers
Thursday brings a heavy dose of economic indicators, including Durable Goods, GDP, and Jobless Claims at 8:30 AM. Fed officials Barr (10:00 AM) and Bowman (11:45 AM) will also deliver remarks. Earnings reports will feature Warner Bros. Discovery, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Papa John’s pre-market, while Autodesk, Dell, and Duolingo will release results after the bell.
Friday: Inflation Watch and Market Wrap-Up
The week closes with a focus on inflation, as the PCE and Core PCE reports are released at 9:30 AM, followed by the Chicago PMI at 9:45 AM. Pre-market earnings will include TeraWulf, FuboTV, and AES, with additional reports expected post-market.
What to Watch For
This week’s economic data, especially GDP and inflation figures, will provide critical insights into the Federal Reserve’s potential policy moves. Meanwhile, earnings reports from major corporations will indicate how industries are performing in the current economic climate. Investors should stay tuned for potential market volatility as these key events unfold.
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