Key Economic Events and Corporate Earnings Reports for Saturday, February 14, 2026. Analyzing the Impact on S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, and MOEX. A Global Overview for CIS Investors.
For global markets, Saturday acts as an "inter-session" zone: news does not disappear, but the market re-packages it in anticipation. Therefore, the practical value of the overview for February 14, 2026, lies not in attempting to "catch" intraday movements, but in assessing how recent economic events and selected corporate reports could alter the opening of next week for key indices: S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, and MOEX.
Economic Events: What Truly Alters Expectations Over the Weekend
USA: CPI as the Main "Anchor" for Global Risk. The January CPI in the US rose by 0.2% month-over-month, while annual inflation slowed to 2.4% year-over-year (compared to 2.7% year-over-year the previous month); the core CPI recorded 0.3% month-over-month and 2.5% year-over-year. For investors, this is significant not for its own sake, but through the probabilities of further Federal Reserve decisions and the dynamics of yields, which are directly "woven" into the valuation of technology companies and the broader S&P 500 market.
Russia: The Bank of Russia's Rate Sets the Framework for MOEX. On February 13, 2026, the Bank of Russia lowered the key rate by 50 basis points to 15.50% per annum. In the coming weeks, the market will evaluate how the rate cut can support domestic demand for risk (banks, developers, consumer stories) while keeping inflation expectations and the ruble exchange rate within a controlled range.
Weekends as a Liquidity and Calendar Factor. In the US, Monday, February 16, 2026, is a holiday; NYSE and Nasdaq are closed, which defers the full "digestion" of part of the stock news until the next opening. This increases the role of futures and the currency market in shaping expectations for the S&P 500.
- India: The BSE announced mock trading sessions on Saturday, February 14, 2026; for investors, this is an indicator of operational readiness of infrastructure but not a fundamental driver of stocks by itself.
- Calendar of Developed Economies: Saturdays typically do not schedule major publications from statistical agencies; practically, the market lives with the "echo" of Friday's releases and expectations for the data of the following week (specifics vary by country and agency).
Corporate Earnings Reports: Where New Figures Will Appear on Saturday
On a global scale, Saturdays are rarely filled with earnings reports from US and European companies: major issuers generally release results during the weekdays, leaving the weekend calendar "thin" (data may vary depending on time zones and practices of specific exchanges).[7] However, in India, some companies hold board meetings and disclose quarterly earnings on Saturday, making February 14 particularly relevant for the Asia market segment.
For CIS investors, these corporate earnings are significant through two channels: (a) as an indicator of demand stability in a large developing economy; (b) as a measure of "temperature" across specific sectors (internet services, infrastructure/engineering, utilities, chemicals) that influence overall appetite for EM markets.
Table: Companies Reporting Earnings on February 14, 2026
| Company | Country / Market | Sector | Format | Time of Publication | Expected Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Info Edge (India) Limited (NAUKRI) | India (NSE/BSE) | Internet Services / Consumer Tech | Quarterly Report (Q3) | Data to be confirmed | Average: sensitive to advertising/hiring expectations and growth assessments; for global markets—via risk appetite in EM. |
| NBCC (India) Limited | India (NSE/BSE) | Infrastructure / Engineering | Quarterly Report (Q3) | Data to be confirmed | Average: indicator of investment cycles and government orders; may strengthen/weaken "cyclical" sentiment. |
| PTC India Limited | India (NSE) | Energy / Independent Producers | Quarterly Report (Q3) | Data to be confirmed | Low–Medium: more significant for the local energy sector; globally—limited. |
| Anupam Rasayan India Ltd | India (NSE/BSE) | Specialty Chemicals | Quarterly Report (Q3) and Call | Data to be confirmed | Average: sensitive to export orders and margins; as a signal for industrial demand in Asia. |
| Sigachi Industries Limited | India (NSE) | Pharma/Ingredients | Quarterly Report (Q3) and Call | Data to be confirmed | Low–Medium: can be significant locally; globally—specific, influenced by sentiment in healthcare EM. |
| KRBL Limited | India (NSE/BSE) | Agro/Food | Quarterly Report (Q3) | Data to be confirmed | Low–Medium: more impact on the local sector; indirectly reflects price pressure in food. |
| USA (Major Issuers) | NYSE/Nasdaq | Various | Major reports on Saturday | Data to be confirmed | Low: for S&P 500 on February 14, the macro backdrop (CPI) and the upcoming holiday calendar factor on February 16 are more important. |
| Europe (Major Issuers) | Eurozone/UK | Various | Major reports on Saturday | Data to be confirmed | Low: Euro Stoxx 50 reacts during the weekdays; Saturday marks a stage of revaluation of expectations. |
| Russia (Major Issuers) | MOEX | Various | Major reports on Saturday | Data to be confirmed | Low: key influences are the Bank of Russia's rate decision and external risk backdrop. |
Note: The publication time of many reports on February 14, 2026, is listed in public calendars without exact hours; in such cases, the table states "data to be confirmed."
S&P 500: Likely Channels of Reaction Over the Weekend
For the S&P 500, the "Saturday event" is essentially the aftertaste of the CPI. The combination of 2.4% year-over-year for the overall index and 2.5% year-over-year for the core CPI leaves the market room for a soft disinflation scenario without sharp demand shocks. In this configuration, stakes rise for maintaining a positive tone in mega caps and the "long duration" of profits, but the effect is limited by calendar factors: in the US, exchanges are closed on February 16, shifting a full revaluation of stocks to the next opening.[5]
- Base Scenario: Calm opening of the week, supporting "quality" and companies with predictable margins; growth stocks gain if yields fall.
- Alternative Scenario: The market interprets the CPI as too "soft" a signal and increases demand for defensive sectors; risk appetite becomes more selective.
- Risk Scenario: Geopolitical or commodity shocks over the weekend spill into prices via currencies and commodity markets, which can pressure the broader market.
Euro Stoxx 50 and Nikkei 225: Impact Through Global Risk Appetite
The Euro Stoxx 50 and Nikkei 225 do not receive a flow of new statistics on Saturday comparable in magnitude to the US CPI. Therefore, a "secondary" mechanism dominates: reaction to rate expectations in the US and dollar dynamics, which can alter the attractiveness of exporters and cyclical sectors. Unlike the US, European markets typically return faster to price discussions at the beginning of the week; for Japan, the key remains the balance of "risk-on" and the yen's exchange rate (data varies based on actual market movements over the weekend).
- Euro Stoxx 50: sensitive to expectations for global growth and to "capital cost" through the banking and industrial segments.
- Nikkei 225: traditionally reacts to the combination of US rates, currency, and technological sentiment; weekends work as preparation for the Asian opening.
MOEX: Rate, Liquidity, and External Anchors
For MOEX, the key factor is local monetary policy. The Friday rate cut by the Bank of Russia to 15.5% creates a "potentially supportive" framework for the stock market: a reduction in discounting future cash flows and an increase in the attractiveness of stocks relative to ruble rates—traditionally positive elements for markets, provided inflation and currency remain under control.
However, it is essential to consider the trading calendar: the official functioning regime of markets and monetary segments in February/March implies special rules on specific weekends and holidays; for Saturday, February 14, the base scenario suggests an absence of a full session on key markets (data conforms to MOEX regulations).[8] Consequently, significant revaluations are often deferred to the nearest trading day, while external anchors (oil, dollar, risk appetite) take on disproportionately large roles.
What Investors Should Pay Attention To
Considering that February 14 is a day when markets primarily "digest" economic events and corporate reports from the previous session, the practical focus for investors should be on preparing for the upcoming week and reviewing scenarios for the indices S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225, and MOEX.
- Revise the base scenario for rates. The US CPI (2.4% year-over-year) enhances the value of soft disinflation scenarios; it is important to assess which positions benefit from decreasing inflation risks and which depend on "fast growth" of revenues.
- Consider the US calendar. The closure of NYSE and Nasdaq on February 16 increases the likelihood of "false" movements on thin liquidity and shifts part of the price reaction to the next opening.
- Look to India as an indicator of EM sentiment. Saturday publications of results from specific companies (internet, infrastructure, energy, chemicals) could serve as early signals for demand and margins in Asia.
- For MOEX, keep an eye on the rate and ruble. The decrease in the key rate to 15.5% supports credit-sensitive sectors, but the effect relies on inflation and the external raw material background.
- Check the risk structure. During the weekend, it is particularly important to avoid concentration in one scenario: the CPI signal may support "growth," but unexpected external news can quickly shift demand for protection.
- Conservative Tactic: focus on diversifying currencies and sectors; carefully increase the share of quality issuers once the trend is confirmed.
- Moderately Active Tactic: operate based on rate scenarios and sensitivity to inflation: keep part of the portfolio in "quality/duration," while also investing in commodity and defensive segments.
- Active Tactic: prepare an action plan for the opening of the week (entry/exit levels), especially regarding index futures and major securities within the S&P 500 and MOEX (without excessive leverage).
Day Summary: Saturday, February 14, is not about a "news flow," but about how economic events (US CPI, Bank of Russia rate) and selected corporate reports in Asia reconfigure expectations and set the tone for market openings.
