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Key Takeaways
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The latest Consumer Price Index due Wednesday will show whether inflation eased in February.
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Jobs data and consumer sentiment surveys are also scheduled for release this week.
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Oracle and Adobe are set to report earnings, along with Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ulta Beauty, Dollar General, and more.
The latest reports on inflation, jobs, and consumer sentiment could be in the spotlight this week, with Wednesday's release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) offering a key update on price pressures in February.
Investors will also be watching for scheduled earnings reports from tech giants Oracle (ORCL) and Adobe (ADBE). Results from several retailers, including Dick’s Sporting Goods (DKS), Ulta Beauty (ULTA), and Dollar General (DG), could offer a look at retail sales amid worries about tariffs and consumer confidence.
Monday, March 10
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Oracle and Vail Resorts (MTN) are scheduled to report earnings
Tuesday, March 11
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NFIB Optimism Index (February)
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Job Openings (January)
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Ferguson (FERG), Viking Holdings (VIK), Dick’s Sporting Goods, Casey's General Stores (CASY), and Kohl’s (KSS) are scheduled to report earnings
Wednesday, March 12
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Consumer Price Index (February)
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Monthly U.S. Federal Budget (February)
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Adobe and Crown Castle (CCI) are scheduled to report earnings
Thursday, March 13
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Initial Jobless Claims (March 8)
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Producer Price Index (February)
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Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM), DocuSign (DOCU), Ulta Beauty, and Dollar General are scheduled to report earnings
Friday, March 14
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Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (March - preliminary)
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Li Auto (LI) and WeRide (WRD) are scheduled to report earnings
Fresh Inflation Data Due Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Fresh inflation figures due this week are expected to offer a look at how prices performed in February, the first full month of data under the administration of President Donald Trump since his reelection.
The CPI release on Wednesday follows other recent inflation reports showing price pressures easing somewhat, though the January CPI reading ticked higher. The data could be key for Federal Reserve officials, who have said they are closely watching pricing data as they evaluate interest rate levels.
Other inflation-related indicators scheduled for this week include wholesale pricing data Thursday with the Producer Price Index. The scheduled Friday release of March consumer sentiment data tracks consumer expectations of inflation, an indicator also followed by Fed officials.
The University of Michigan's sentiment survey comes after recent reports have shown U.S. consumers are beginning to lose confidence in the economy amid tariff uncertainty and job loss fears. The NFIB small business sentiment survey scheduled for release Tuesday could also provide insights on how small businesses are evaluating economic conditions.