February 22 2026 Sunday Market Radar – SP500 & tech view, News summary, & events for the week ahead

SPY Weekly View

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Holiday Radar

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Earnings Radar

Monitoring for earnings releases by the Magnificent 7, AI-tech-related firms, and major financial institutions.

• CRM Release: 2026-02-26 T:AMC
• NVDA Release: 2026-02-25 T:AMC
• SNOW Release: 2026-02-25 T:AMC

The upcoming earnings releases from key technology and AI sector players—NVIDIA (NVDA) and Snowflake (SNOW) on February 25th AMC, followed by Salesforce (CRM) on February 26th AMC—are currently shaping market sentiment across index futures. In the days leading up to these high-impact reports, especially with NVDA as a core MAG7 and AI momentum stock, futures traders should anticipate reduced momentum and lower volumes as markets adopt a wait-and-see approach. The market’s focus will be on results and guidance from these bellwether companies, with NVDA in particular holding the potential to significantly sway the broader tech and growth indices. Index volatility and trading activity may noticeably pick up post-earnings as participants react to these pivotal releases and their implications for the broader AI-driven rally.

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EcoNews Radar U.S. Events

EcoNews Summary

• Tuesday 21:00 – President Trump Speaks (High Impact):
  Markets are likely to be volatile around the time of President Trump’s speech, as traders will watch for comments on economic policies, trade, or geopolitical issues. Indices futures may react strongly, especially if unexpected statements are made.
• Thursday 08:30 – Unemployment Claims (High Impact):
  The weekly jobless claims release could reinforce or challenge the current labor market narrative. Sharp deviations from expectations can trigger significant movement in indices futures, as employment trends are closely tied to Fed policy sentiment.
• Friday 08:30 – Core PPI m/m & PPI m/m (High Impact):
  The Producer Price Index reports are major inflation indicators. Higher-than-expected prints could increase expectations of Fed tightening, weighing on indices, while softer readings may provide relief. Market sensitivity is elevated for these releases.

EcoNews Conclusion

• This week’s attention centers on Thursday’s Unemployment Claims and Friday’s PPI data, both key for market direction due to their implications for Fed policy and inflation outlook.
• President Trump’s Tuesday night speech may inject volatility, especially if surprising policy or geopolitical remarks are made.
• Volume and volatility often accelerate during high-impact economic releases, especially around the 8:30 time cycle.

Market News Summary

• The S&P 500 remains range-bound, with historical patterns suggesting sideways trading, yet underlying market dynamics are noted as more relevant now than past precedents.
• A Supreme Court ruling on tariffs has shifted legal structures but preserved the broader protectionist stance, resulting in a consolidating US dollar, continued strength in gold above $4,400, stable equities, and mixed signals from GDP and inflation data.
• Equity indices posted gains despite ongoing tariff headlines, heightened Middle East tensions, and soft data. Oil prices climbed to seven-month highs and the S&P 500 recorded its best weekly rise since January.
• ETFs are gaining traction among retail investors, featuring prominently in portfolios, as trends indicate a growing preference for basket-based investment strategies.
• Tariff policies remain a source of market volatility, with a brief decrease in rates from the Supreme Court immediately replaced by new tariffs, reinforcing an atmosphere of economic uncertainty amid slowing GDP and rising inflation.
• Some gold price momentum has faded, with recent trading suggesting the metal may be losing its traditional safe-haven appeal following a lengthy bull run.
• Recent government shutdowns and economic releases such as GDP and PCE are seen as backward-looking, while market participants are increasingly referencing higher-frequency indicators to gauge current inflationary trends.
• On the corporate governance front, a major Wall Street institution is removing DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) factors from its board selection process, focusing instead on merit-based criteria.
• Technical analysis highlights that the S&P 500 may face another failed rally attempt, keeping bulls and bears wary as momentum appears capped.

News Conclusion

• Volatility drivers include persistently changing tariff landscapes, uncertain economic signals, and evolving monetary policy commentary.
• Index futures traders are navigating mixed macro data, fluctuating commodity trends, and persistent global tensions.
• Retail flow is increasingly favoring ETFs over individual mega-cap names, reflecting evolving investor strategies.
• Bullish trends in major indices continue to contend with technical and policy-related hurdles, as well as shifting market narratives on safe havens and macro risk pricing.
• Boardroom and policy changes are shaping sentiment but have not fundamentally altered short-term trading ranges or directional conviction.

Market News Sentiment:

Market News Articles: 7

• Neutral: 42.86%
• Positive: 28.57%
• Negative: 28.57%

GLD,Gold Articles: 2

• Negative: 100.00%

No stock-related news items found.

Market Data Snapshot

ETF Snapshot of major stock market ETFs, Mag7, and others as of: February 22, 2026 06:15

• GOOG 314.90 Bullish 3.74%
• AMZN 210.11 Bullish 2.56%
• GLD 468.62 Bullish 1.97%
• META 655.66 Bullish 1.69%
• AAPL 264.58 Bullish 1.53%
• NVDA 189.82 Bullish 1.02%
• IBIT 38.42 Bullish 0.92%
• QQQ 608.81 Bullish 0.88%
• SPY 689.43 Bullish 0.72%
• IJH 72.11 Bullish 0.63%
• DIA 496.08 Bullish 0.34%
• TSLA 411.82 Bullish 0.03%
• IWM 264.61 Bullish 0.00%
• TLT 89.41 Bearish -0.23%
• MSFT 397.23 Bearish -0.31%
• USO 80.85 Bearish -0.42%

Higher Time Frame Analysis

Summary of the current state of US Indices Futures based on higher time-frame (HTF) technical analysis as of: 2026-02-22: 18:15 CT.

US Indices Futures

• ES Strong YSFG uptrend, MSFG downtrend, WSFG above neutral, price above weekly and yearly MAs, swing pivot up, resistance at 7043, key supports 6569/4195, consolidating after rally.
• NQ YSFG/MSFG/WSFG below neutral, all weekly MAs up but short/intermediate pivots down, swing low at 24,944, resistance 26,340–26,555, structure corrective within broader uptrend.
• YM Consistent YSFG/MSFG/WSFG uptrend, price above all MA benchmarks, swing pivots up, recent high 49,547, support at 48,452, trend continuation evident, bull structure intact.
• EMD Strong YSFG/MSFG/WSFG uptrends, all MAs up, price above benchmarks, swing pivot up, resistance 3608.8, support 3536.9, trend continuation phase, no reversal signals.
• RTY Weekly YSFG/MSFG bullish, WSFG short-term down, price above long-term benchmarks, swing pivot up, resistance 2749.9, support at 2581.8, short-term consolidation within uptrend.
• FDAX YSFG/MSFG/WSFG uptrend, all MAs rising, price above key grids, swing pivot up, new high 25641, support 23226, higher lows maintained, resilient to pullbacks.

Overall State

• Short-Term: Mixed (ES/YM/EMD/FDAX Bullish; NQ/RTY Neutral to Bearish)
• Intermediate-Term: Bullish (except NQ bearish, ES neutral)
• Long-Term: Predominantly Bullish (except NQ/ES daily bearish)

Conclusion

HTF analysis shows most US indices (YM, EMD, FDAX, RTY) sustaining bullish structures across yearly, monthly, and weekly session fib grids and MA benchmarks, with price action dominated by higher highs and support retention. NQ displays corrective action with bearish pivots and price below all key grids, leading inter-index lag. ES shows consolidation with mixed intermediate trends but holds above long-term benchmarks. Swing pivots and S/R levels confirm current consolidation or trend continuation, while volatility and volume are steady to moderate, supporting ongoing structural trends. Directional correlation is largely uptrend led by YM, EMD, and FDAX, with NQ providing the leading risk signal for further correction or resumption of broader strength.

Note: Intra-day counter-trend pullbacks or retracements may occur, HTF is context for informational usage and market structure. Glossary: Session Fib Grids periods of YSFG:’Yearly’, MSFG:’Monthly’, WSFG:’Weekly’

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