KEY ECONOMIC EVENTS AND CORPORATE REPORTS FOR SATURDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2026. ANALYSIS OF IMPACT ON S&P 500, EURO STOXX 50, NIKKEI 225 AND MOEX. GLOBAL OVERVIEW FOR CIS INVESTORS.
For global markets, Saturday represents an "inter-session" zone: news continues to circulate, but the market repackages it in anticipation of forthcoming developments. Therefore, the practical value of the review for 14 February 2026 does not lie in the attempt to capture intraday movements, but rather in assessing how recent economic events and targeted corporate reports may influence the opening of the following week for key indices: S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225 and MOEX.
Economic Events: What Really 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-on-month, while annual inflation slowed to 2.4% year-on-year (compared to 2.7% year-on-year the previous month); the core CPI was 0.3% month-on-month and 2.5% year-on-year. For investors, this is significant not in isolation, but through the probabilities of future Federal Reserve decisions and yield dynamics, which directly influence valuations in technology companies and the broader S&P 500 market.
Russia: The Bank of Russia's Rate Sets the Framework for MOEX. On 13 February 2026, the Bank of Russia reduced the key rate by 50 basis points to 15.50% per annum. Over the next few weeks, the market will assess how much this rate cut can support domestic demand for risk (banks, developers, consumer stories) while concurrently managing inflation expectations and the ruble's exchange rate within a controlled corridor.
The Weekend as a Liquidity and Calendar Factor. In the US, Monday, 16 February 2026, is a public holiday; both NYSE and Nasdaq are closed, which postpones the full "digestion" of certain stock news to the next opening. This enhances the role of futures and the currency market in shaping expectations for the S&P 500.
- India: The BSE has announced it will conduct mock trading sessions on Saturday, 14 February 2026; for investors, this is a marker of operational readiness of the infrastructure, although it is not a fundamental stock driver by itself.
- Calendar of Developed Economies: Saturdays typically do not feature key statistical agency releases; in practical terms, the market operates on the "echoes" of Friday's releases and expectations for the upcoming week's data (details vary by countries and agencies).
Corporate Reports: Where New Figures Will Appear on Saturday
On a global level, Saturdays are rarely packed with corporate earnings reports from the US and Europe: major issuers typically unveil results during weekdays, leaving the weekend calendar "thin" (details depend on time zones and specific exchange practices).[7] In contrast, certain companies in India hold board meetings and disclose quarterly reports on Saturdays, making 14 February particularly relevant for the Asian segment of the markets.
For CIS investors, these corporate reports are significant for two reasons: (a) as an indicator of demand resilience within a major developing economy; (b) as a gauge of "temperature" in specific sectors (internet services, infrastructure/engineering, utilities, chemicals), which influences overall appetite for EM markets.
Table: Companies Reporting on 14 February 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) | Time to be confirmed | Medium: sensitive to advertising/recruitment expectations and "growth" assessment; for global markets — through risk appetite in EM. |
| NBCC (India) Limited | India (NSE/BSE) | Infrastructure / Engineering | Quarterly Report (Q3) | Time to be confirmed | Medium: indicator of the investment cycle and government orders; can strengthen/weaken "cyclical" sentiment. |
| PTC India Limited | India (NSE) | Energy / Independent Producers | Quarterly Report (Q3) | Time to be confirmed | Low-Medium: more significant for the local energy sector; globally — limited impact. |
| Anupam Rasayan India Ltd | India (NSE/BSE) | Specialty Chemicals | Quarterly Report (Q3) and Call | Time to be confirmed | Medium: sensitive to export orders and margins; serves as a signal for industrial demand in Asia. |
| Sigachi Industries Limited | India (NSE) | Pharma / Ingredients | Quarterly Report (Q3) and Call | Time to be confirmed | Low-Medium: locally may be significant, globally — specific influence through sentiment in healthcare EM. |
| KRBL Limited | India (NSE/BSE) | Agri / Food | Quarterly Report (Q3) | Time to be confirmed | Low-Medium: primarily impacts the local sector; reflects indirect price pressure in food. |
| USA (Major Issuers) | NYSE/Nasdaq | Various | Major Reports on Saturday | Time to be confirmed | Low: for the S&P 500, on 14 February the macro backdrop (CPI) and the calendar factor of the holiday on 16 February are of greater importance. |
| Europe (Major Issuers) | Eurozone/UK | Various | Major Reports on Saturday | Time to be confirmed | Low: Euro Stoxx 50 reacts during weekdays; on Saturdays — a period for re-evaluating expectations. |
| Russia (Major Issuers) | MOEX | Various | Major Reports on Saturday | Time to be confirmed | Low: key influences include the Bank of Russia's rate decision and external risk backdrop. |
Note: The publication time of many reports for 14 February 2026 in public calendars is indicated without specific hours; in such cases, the table states "time to be confirmed."
S&P 500: Likely Channels of Reaction Over the Weekend
For the S&P 500, the "Saturday event" essentially provides an aftertaste of the CPI. The combination of a 2.4% year-on-year increase in the general index and a 2.5% year-on-year rise in core CPI leaves the market room for a scenario of soft disinflation without sharp demand shocks. In such a configuration, the stakes rise for maintaining a positive sentiment in mega-cap and "long-duration" earnings, but the calendar factor constrains the effect: in the US, the exchanges are closed on 16 February, which shifts a comprehensive revaluation of stocks to the next opening.[5]
- Base Scenario: A calm opening to the week, supporting "quality" and companies with predictable margins; growth stocks benefit if yields decline.
- Alternative Scenario: The market interprets the CPI as a "too soft" signal, escalating demand for defensive sectors; risk appetite becomes more selective.
- Risk Scenario: External political or commodity shocks during the weekend spill into prices through currencies and commodity markets, potentially putting pressure on the broader market.
Euro Stoxx 50 and Nikkei 225: Influence via Global Risk Appetite
Euro Stoxx 50 and Nikkei 225 do not receive a stream of new statistics on Saturday that is comparable in scale to the US CPI. Therefore, a "secondary" mechanism dominates: reaction to expectations regarding rates in the US and dollar dynamics, which can alter the attractiveness of exporters and cyclical sectors. Unlike the US, European markets typically return to price discussion more rapidly at the start of the week; for Japan, the key is the balance between "risk-on" and the yen's exchange rate (details depend on actual market movements over the weekend).
- Euro Stoxx 50: Sensitive to expectations for global growth and "cost of capital" through banking and industrial segments.
- Nikkei 225: Traditionally reactive to a combination of US rates, currency, and technology sentiment; weekends serve as preparation for the Asian opening.
MOEX: Rate, Liquidity, and External Anchors
For MOEX, a key factor is the local monetary policy. Friday's reduction of the rate by the Bank of Russia to 15.5% establishes a "potentially supportive" framework for the stock market: a decrease in the discounting of future cash flows and an increased attractiveness of stocks relative to ruble rates — traditionally positive elements for the markets if inflation and the currency remain under control.
However, it is also important to consider the trading calendar: the official operation regime for markets and monetary segments in February/March implies special rules on certain weekends and holidays; for Saturday, 14 February, the base scenario assumes the absence of a regular session on key markets (details depend on MOEX's regulations).[8] As a result, significant revaluations are more often postponed to the next trading day, while external anchors (oil, dollar, risk appetite) acquire disproportionately greater roles.
What to Pay Attention to as an Investor
Given that 14 February is a day when markets primarily "digest" economic events and corporate reports from the previous session, a practical focus for investors would be preparing for the upcoming week and checking scenarios for the indices S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225 and MOEX.
- Reassess the Base Scenario Regarding Rates. The US CPI (2.4% year-on-year) enhances the attractiveness of soft disinflation scenarios; it is crucial to assess which positions benefit from reduced inflation risks and which depend on "rapid growth" in earnings.
- Consider the US Calendar. The closure of NYSE and Nasdaq on 16 February increases the likelihood of "false" movements on thin liquidity and postpones part of the price reaction to the next opening.
- Look to India as an Indicator of EM Sentiment. Weekend reports from individual companies (internet, infrastructure, energy, chemicals) could serve as early signals regarding demand and margins in Asia.
- For MOEX, Keep Focused on Rates and the Ruble. The reduction of the key rate to 15.5% supports credit-sensitive sectors, but the effect depends on inflation and external commodity backdrops.
- Check the Risk Structure. During weekends, it is particularly important to avoid concentration in a single scenario: the CPI signal may support "growth," but unexpected external news could quickly shift demand towards protection.
- Conservative Tactics: Focus on diversification across currencies and sectors; cautiously increase the stake in quality issuers upon confirmation of the trend.
- Moderately Active Tactics: Work from rate scenarios and sensitivity to inflation: keep part of the portfolio in "quality/duration", and part in commodity and defensive segments.
- Active Tactics: Prepare a plan of action for the week's opening (entry/exit levels), especially for index futures and major stocks within S&P 500 and MOEX (without overleveraging).
Summary of the Day: Saturday, 14 February is not about “the flow of news” but rather how economic events (US CPI, Central Bank of Russia rate) and targeted corporate reports in Asia reshape expectations and set the tone for the market openings.
