Weather – Brossard, QC
Current: Mostly Cloudy, -1.2°C, Wind NNE 8 km/h
- Tonight: Light snow mixed with freezing rain. Low 0°C.
- Tue Feb 17: Snow → rain/drizzle. High +5°C, SW 20 km/h. UV index 1 (low).
- Wed Feb 18: Sunny. High 0°C.
Pre-Market Futures
- ES (S&P 500 Mar): Overnight range 6,921 – 6,979. Up +0.03%
- NQ (Nasdaq Mar): Up +0.14%
- Note: Thin volume – US markets closed Monday for Presidents Day
Top Market News
- CPI Softens: US headline CPI eased to 2.4% yoy (vs 2.5% expected), down from 2.7% in December. Boosted expectations for further Fed easing.
- Presidents Day: NYSE and Nasdaq closed Monday, Feb 16.
- Market Warning: The stock market is flashing clear warning signs – investors should be cautious (Motley Fool).
Economic Calendar (Feb 17-19)
- Tue Feb 17: 8:30am – Empire State Manufacturing Index | 10am – NAHB Housing Market Index
- Thu Feb 19: 8:30am – Initial Jobless Claims | 10am – Philadelphia Fed Index
Earnings This Week
- Tuesday: 137 companies report
- Notable: Home Depot, Walmart report later this week
Disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.