February 25 2026 Trader Market Radar – NYSE Pre-Market Session

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Holiday Radar

No U.S. market holidays pending in the next 7 days.

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

Earnings Summary and Market Conclusion:
As we approach a pivotal round of earnings releases from key technology sector leaders—Nvidia (NVDA), Snowflake (SNOW), and Salesforce (CRM)—the indices futures market is exhibiting characteristic caution. Trading momentum and volumes have moderated in the sessions ahead of these highly anticipated after-market (AMC) reports, with particular focus on NVDA due to its central role in AI and its influence within the MAG7 cohort. The imminent results from NVDA, along with SNOW and CRM, are likely to shape market sentiment and direction for tech-heavy indices. Until these reports are digested, the futures market may remain rangebound, with participants awaiting clarity on revenue growth, AI demand trends, and broader enterprise IT spending. Traders are monitoring these releases closely, as their outcomes can swiftly shift volatility and set the tone for broader market performance in the near term.

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EcoNews Radar U.S. Events

EcoNews Summary

• Wednesday 10:30 – USD Crude Oil Inventories (Low Impact)
  Crude oil inventories data is due, though this release is considered low impact. However, notable surprises or sharp inventory draws could influence oil prices and, by extension, indices sensitive to energy and inflation concerns.
• Thursday 08:30 – USD Unemployment Claims (High Impact)
  Weekly jobless claims offer key insight into labor market strength. A significantly higher reading could weigh on market sentiment, while a lower number may be supportive for equity index futures.
• Friday 08:30 – USD Core PPI m/m & PPI m/m (High Impact)
  Both Core Producer Price Index and headline PPI are major inflation indicators. Surprises to the upside may spark concerns over persistent inflation, potentially leading to increased volatility and directional moves in indices futures.

EcoNews Conclusion

• Key economic focus is on Thursday’s jobless claims and Friday’s dual PPI reports, which may drive increased volatility and sharp directional moves in index futures due to their potential influence on inflation expectations and Fed policy outlook.
• Oil-related inventories, while low impact, should be monitored for any significant surprises, as any high oil prices can have a direct impact on the market due to inflation and geopolitical concerns.
• Be alert to increased market momentum and volume around Thursday and Friday 08:30 ET report times, as these high-impact events typically act as catalysts for intraday market movement.

Market News Summary

• Gold and Silver: Gold prices continued to rebound, nearing $5,200 amid heightened geopolitical risks and a weaker US dollar. Technical buying and safe-haven demand remain supportive. Silver followed gold higher with similar upside pressure.
• Oil Markets: Oil hovered near seven-month highs as traders prepared for upcoming US-Iran talks. The crude oil war premium kept prices supported despite larger inventories and supply concerns. OPEC+ is considering a modest output hike for April amid peak demand outlook and geopolitical tensions.
• Nasdaq-100 & Small Caps: Potential signs of a correction in the Nasdaq-100 as leadership narrows; previous instances saw significant pullbacks when fewer stocks traded above their long-term averages. The Russell Microcap Index has surged, but most index members remain unprofitable, historically a bearish sign.
• AI & Market Sectors: AI fueled major returns in emerging markets, with Asia-based firms leading growth and over 40% of MSCI EM Index gains in 2025 attributed to AI-linked companies. In Europe, clean energy rallied on AI optimism, but now faces policy headwinds. Software valuations came under pressure as AI accelerates sector rotation and competitive risks increase.
• Emerging Markets & Regionals: Brazil’s equity market notably outperformed peers, buoyed by political and fiscal reforms. South America is drawing increased investment due to commodity exposure and reform momentum. Thailand’s central bank surprised with a rate cut, supporting recovery efforts.
• Corporate Updates: Renewables firm EDPR posted a 50% profit jump on US growth. Diamondback Energy focused on shareholder returns and debt reduction amid steady energy markets. Aston Martin announced substantial job cuts following profit shortfall and trade issues.
• Interest Rates & Credit: US Treasury yields edged higher with a slightly steeper curve. Thailand eased policy rates; German consumer confidence dipped due to ongoing uncertainties.
• Other Notables: Global trade volumes increased in 2025 despite tariffs. US insurance IPOs remained sparse, with trends favoring company sales over listings. Investors continue to evaluate long-term strategies amidst ongoing market regime shifts.

News Conclusion

• Geopolitical risks and monetary factors are currently influencing commodities, with gold and oil displaying continued volatility.
• AI-driven optimism fuels returns in key sectors and regions, but also contributes to disruptive sector shifts and re-rating risks, particularly in growth and software stocks.
• Emerging markets, especially Brazil and South America, exhibit relative resilience due to reform and commodity exposure, while Asian firms dominate the AI supply chain story.
• Structural issues in small caps and sector-specific challenges, such as those in European clean energy and auto manufacturers, signal selective stress despite broader market strength.
• Policy moves, like surprise rate cuts, as well as evolving macro themes and ongoing trade and geopolitical tensions, continue to shape market rhythm and asset flows in 2026.

Market News Sentiment:

Market News Articles: 44

• Neutral: 47.73%
• Positive: 29.55%
• Negative: 22.73%

Sentiment Summary: Out of 44 market news articles, 47.73% were neutral, 29.55% were positive, and 22.73% were negative.

This indicates that current market news sentiment is largely neutral, with a slightly higher proportion of positive articles compared to negative ones.

GLD,Gold Articles: 11

• Positive: 54.55%
• Neutral: 27.27%
• Negative: 18.18%

Sentiment Summary:
Among recent articles on GLD and gold, 54.55% present a positive sentiment, 27.27% are neutral, and 18.18% have a negative sentiment.

This indicates the majority of coverage has skewed positive, though a significant portion remains neutral or negative.

USO,Oil Articles: 11

• Neutral: 45.45%
• Positive: 36.36%
• Negative: 18.18%

Sentiment Summary:
Recent news coverage on USO and oil is predominantly neutral (45.45%), with a significant portion of articles expressing a positive sentiment (36.36%) and fewer reports reflecting a negative sentiment (18.18%).

This indicates a generally balanced news environment, with slightly more optimism than negativity among the published articles.

Market Data Snapshot

ETF Snapshot of major stock market ETFs, Mag7, and others as of: February 25, 2026 07:16

• TSLA 409.38 Bullish 2.39%
• AAPL 272.14 Bullish 2.24%
• AMZN 208.56 Bullish 1.60%
• MSFT 389.00 Bullish 1.18%
• IWM 263.33 Bullish 1.09%
• QQQ 607.87 Bullish 1.07%
• IJH 71.51 Bullish 0.90%
• DIA 491.79 Bullish 0.77%
• SPY 687.35 Bullish 0.73%
• NVDA 192.85 Bullish 0.68%
• META 639.30 Bullish 0.32%
• TLT 89.90 Bullish 0.18%
• IBIT 36.53 Bearish -0.05%
• USO 80.76 Bearish -0.17%
• GOOG 310.92 Bearish -0.25%
• GLD 474.61 Bearish -1.39%

Higher Time Frame Analysis

Summary of the current state of US Indices Futures based on higher time-frame (HTF) technical analysis as of: 2026-02-25: 07:16 CT.

US Indices Futures

• ES Short-term bullish above WSFG, intermediate-term bearish below MSFG, long-term bullish above YSFG, swing pivots up, testing resistance 7043.00, support 6785.00-6800, consolidation potential.
• NQ Short-term neutral at WSFG, intermediate-term bearish below MSFG/YSFG, long-term bullish above major MAs, recent swing pivots down, resistance 26340-26655.5, support 24379.75-24388.32, consolidating.
• YM Short-term neutral at WSFG, intermediate-term bullish above MSFG, long-term bullish above YSFG, pivots in uptrend, resistance near highs, support layered below, consolidation after rally.
• EMD Short-term neutral below WSFG, intermediate and long-term bullish above MSFG/YSFG, pivots in uptrend, resistance overhead, support below, volatility elevated, corrective phase within uptrend.
• RTY Short, intermediate, long-term bullish above all fib grids, all MAs up, swing pivots trending up, resistance 2749.9-2740, support 2556.6-2597.1, higher-highs, elevated volatility.
• FDAX Short-term bearish below WSFG, intermediate and long-term bullish above MSFG/YSFG, swing pivot up, consolidating near 25127, resistance 25135-25641, support 24409-23739, corrective within uptrend.

Overall State

• Short-Term: Mixed (neutral to bullish RTY, bearish bias in FDAX, ES/NQ mixed, YM/EMD neutral)
• Intermediate-Term: Mostly bullish (ES/FDAX mixed, NQ bearish, YM/EMD/RTY bullish)
• Long-Term: Bullish (all indices maintain bullish structure above primary benchmarks)

Conclusion

US Indices Futures HTF technicals indicate a backdrop of broad long-term bullish structure, with price holding above yearly and monthly fib grids for most indices except select intermediate-term ES/NQ signals in consolidation. Short-term trends are mixed—RTY leads with strength above all key frameworks, while ES, NQ, YM, EMD, and FDAX display varying degrees of consolidation or retracement with support and resistance defined near recent pivots and fib grid benchmarks. Overall, major moving averages confirm bullish alignment on higher timeframes, with swing pivots and current price action signaling ongoing consolidation phases or corrective sequences, especially near resistance zones. Recent signals suggest choppy participation as indices digest prior advances, with pivotal SR levels and session grid structures as ongoing references for directional resolution.

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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