Morning Briefing – February 17, 2026

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.