Nvidia earnings, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge coming this week Investors will be closely watching Nvidia earnings in the week ahead for hints about the state of the AI trade. Yahoo Finance • 12 hours ago QQQ ^GSPC US futures bounce back from poor week with Nvidia earnings in sight Why Trump's immigration policy 'deserves more attention' How Trump's federal worker layoffs will hit beyond Washington One ridiculous chart on Nvidia ahead of earnings Asian equities to fall after Wall Street slump Five key charts to watch in global commodity markets this week Nvidia earnings: Why investors should brace for more volatility The industry hit hardest by DOGE cuts so far? Consultants. Republicans look to loosen rules on overdraft fees and payment apps Latest Euro gains after Germany's conservatives win, dollar eases Olam Group Shares Surge on Deal to Sell Unit to Saudi Fund Shares of Australia's major banks take a breather after $40 billion wipe off German Conservatives Seal Election, Seeking Coalition Talks Malaysia’s Flooded Palm Problems to Persist for Another Month German stock futures, euro edge up on Merz win Germany’s Crunch Election Grips Market Wanting More Spending WiseTech Board Quits as Founder White Wins Power Struggle Popular Warren Buffett says don't worry about all the cash Berkshire Hathaway is hoarding OpenAI is trying to make itself Elon Musk proof Gas prices are headed higher, and a 'ripple effect' could make it worse in certain regions Polygon Labs CEO predicts Bitcoin could reach $250,000: ‘Most people just don’t understand’ Analyst Report: Rio Tinto Group Should You Buy Nvidia Stock Hand Over Fist Before Feb. 26? Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast Fed is in 'precarious spot' between rates, inflation, tariffs The consumer remains central to the US economy, as it drives roughly 70% of activity, making watching US fiscal and monetary policies all the more crucial. Prime Capital Financial deputy chief investment officer Will McGough joins Wealth to highlight the Federal Reserve’s "precarious" position amid hot inflation data, President Trump's tariffs, and higher energy prices. "Inflation numbers last month ticked up. [Fed officials have] been cutting [interest] rates so, you've got a potential distressed consumer coming to board with tariffs raising prices," McGough explains. With the Fed potentially staying at an elevated neutral rate, he sees the opportunity for long-term earnings growth but stresses the importance of monitoring inflation trends. "The curve coming down is the more likely scenario, and you might as well be able to clip the yield and participate if the curve does come down as well by having duration," McGough says on maintaining continuity in portfolios. Additionally, McGough points out the need to pay close attention to the data that will guide the Fed’s decisions, saying "It’s a wait and see" approach. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Josh Lynch 04:09 Why investors need to ignore 'exogenous events' 02:16 How DOGE's 'transparency' could be applied to healthcare 03:40 Big Tech leaning further into humanoid robots: What to know 04:46 Great wealth transfer: Key tips for next-generation investment Investment Ideas Build Your Wealth View More More News