🚨 Market Pulse — Saturday, February 14, 2026

📊 Weekend — Markets Closed · 07:30 PM UTC

This week, the markets took a breather after a turbulent session driven by concerns over AI's impact on various industries. Inflation data provided a glimmer of hope, but the tech-heavy Nasdaq continued to struggle. Here’s a quick look at what happened and what to watch for next week.
📅 Weekend Wrap-Up: Last Week's Market Action
U.S. Stocks Steady After Inflation Report
U.S. stocks steadied on Friday after an encouraging update on inflation, which helped calm a Wall Street that has been wracked by worries about how AI may upend the business world. The S&P 500 barely budged, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.2%. apnews.com
Inflation Slows, Treasury Yields Decline
Inflation data showed a slight slowdown, with consumer-price growth easing to an annual pace of 2.4% in January, undershooting forecasts for 2.5%. This helped ease concerns about rising prices, and Treasury yields slipped to 4.055%, down from 4.205% a week ago. wsj.com
Mixed Performance Across Asset Classes

• Bitcoin: Increased 0.4% yesterday, but saw weekly and monthly drops of -5.8% and -31%, respectively.
• Real Estate: Advanced 1.4% yesterday, building on weekly and monthly gains.
• Commodities: Rose 0.3% yesterday, with weekly and monthly returns at -0.5% and 2.1%, respectively.
• Gold: Delivered a 2.5% return yesterday and has also risen over the week and month.
• Bonds: Gained 0.3% yesterday, continuing its weekly and monthly upward trend.
• Equity: Increased 0.07% yesterday, versus -1.3% weekly and -1.2% monthly declines.

Source: trefis.com
Global Markets

• Asian Stocks: Sold off, tracking yesterday's U.S. moves.
• European Indexes: Were mixed, with some sectors showing resilience.
• Gold and Silver: Prices rose, reflecting a flight to safety.
• Bitcoin: Climbed about 5%, showing some recovery in the crypto market.

Source: marketwatch.com
Key Takeaways

• Inflation Concerns Ease: The latest inflation report provided some relief, but the market remains cautious.
• Tech Sector Struggles: The Nasdaq's ongoing decline highlights the sector's vulnerability to AI-related disruptions.
• Diversification Matters: Real estate and gold showed strength, underscoring the importance of a diversified portfolio.

📅 Markets reopen Monday. Use this time to plan your week.
Not financial advice. DYOR 🔍

As we head into the weekend, it's clear that the market is navigating a complex landscape of technological disruption and economic indicators. While the latest inflation data offers some comfort, the broader narrative of AI's impact on industries remains a key theme to watch. Take this time to reflect on your portfolio and consider how these trends might shape the coming week.