The stock markets on Wall Street in the week ahead will be driven by some key earnings reports and economic events that include US trade deficit data and consumer credit report. The major earnings reports due to be released in the week ahead include PepsiCo, McDonald's, , Caterpillar, Alibaba, and Philip Morris. February 7 will see the release of the US trade deficit data for December and consumer credit report for January. The US crude oil benchmark for March delivery fell $1.54 to $72.28 per barrel on Friday. Brent crude for April delivery fell $1.37 to $77.33 per barrel.

Source: Mint February 04, 2024 17:32 UTC