| February 21, 2026 | Unsubscribe | Good Morning! | Hope you had a good week. Before we get into the news, a quick note. We have new small cap stock alerts coming soon, so keep an eye on your inbox. | It was a volatile week on Wall Street, with trade policy taking center stage and inflation concerns adding to the pressure. | What Moved Markets This Week | The biggest driver of market swings was renewed tariff tension. Reports that the White House is considering expanding tariffs on certain imported goods sparked concern about higher costs for U.S. companies and consumers. Industrial stocks and multinational companies with global supply chains saw the most pressure early in the week. Markets do not like uncertainty around trade policy, and that uncertainty showed up in daily price swings. | At the same time, fresh inflation data came in slightly hotter than expected. While price increases are much lower than their peak in 2022, progress toward the Federal Reserve's 2 percent target has slowed. Bond yields moved higher midweek as traders adjusted expectations for rate cuts. Investors are now less confident that the Fed will begin cutting rates as soon as previously hoped. | The major indexes finished mixed. The S&P 500 pulled back modestly from recent highs. The Nasdaq was choppy, as technology stocks reacted to both rising yields and continued strength in artificial intelligence related companies. Some large chip and data center names held up well after strong earnings and upbeat guidance. Meanwhile, smaller companies struggled as higher yields tend to weigh more heavily on growth oriented businesses. | Retail sales data showed consumers are still spending, but growth is cooling. That suggests the economy remains resilient, though not accelerating. Jobless claims stayed relatively low, reinforcing the view that the labor market remains stable. | Oil prices edged higher during the week, adding another layer of inflation concern. Energy stocks benefited from the move, helping offset weakness in other sectors. | Overall, markets are balancing three forces: steady but slowing economic growth, sticky inflation, and rising trade uncertainty. | What to Watch Next Week | Next week brings several important updates that could move markets again. | First, investors will watch comments from Federal Reserve officials. Any shift in tone about inflation or interest rates could quickly impact bond yields and stock prices. | Second, additional economic reports on consumer confidence and manufacturing activity will provide more clues about the strength of the U.S. economy. Signs of slowing growth could revive rate cut expectations. Stronger data could push yields higher. | Earnings season is still underway. Several retailers and consumer focused companies are set to report. Their outlooks will be closely watched for insight into how tariffs and higher costs may affect profit margins and demand. | Finally, keep an eye on trade headlines. Markets are likely to remain sensitive to any new tariff announcements or negotiations. | After a strong start to the year, volatility has returned. That does not mean the trend is over, but it does suggest investors should stay selective and prepared for larger daily swings as policy and economic data continue to shape the outlook. | To get all of our updates in real-time – Click here to sign-up for free text alerts to your phone. 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