Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-02-13 12:24Market Movements - U.S. stock index futures are all down, with Dow futures down 0.37%, S&P 500 futures down 0.33%, and Nasdaq futures down 0.31% [1] - European indices also show declines, with Germany's DAX down 0.04%, UK's FTSE 100 down 0.01%, France's CAC40 down 0.36%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.43% [2] Oil Market - WTI crude oil is down 0.78% at $62.35 per barrel, while Brent crude is down 0.55% at $67.15 per barrel [2] - OPEC+ is leaning towards resuming oil production increases starting in April, with negotiations continuing before the March 1 meeting [2] Economic Data - The U.S. January Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to show a year-over-year increase slowing to 2.5%, down from 2.7% in December, marking the lowest level since May 2025 [4] - Both overall CPI and core CPI are expected to rise by 0.3% month-over-month, consistent with the previous month's increase [4] Software Sector - The software sector is experiencing significant sell-offs, but this presents a buying opportunity according to Byron Deeter from Bessemer Venture Partners, who notes that software stocks are in a state of severe overselling [5] - There is an anticipated divergence among software companies based on growth prospects and fundamentals, rather than a uniform market rebound [5] Interest Rates and Economic Outlook - JPMorgan suggests shorting two-year U.S. Treasuries, citing strong economic fundamentals that may hinder the Federal Reserve from making significant rate cuts [6] - The upcoming inflation report is expected to provide new insights into the Fed's future actions, with any signs of easing price pressures likely to boost demand for short-term bonds [6] Gold Market - ANZ Bank has raised its second-quarter gold price target to $5,800 per ounce, viewing the recent price pullback as a buying opportunity amid ongoing structural support [7] - Major Wall Street banks are showing a consensus bullish sentiment on precious metals, with Goldman Sachs targeting $5,400 and UBS and JPMorgan setting even higher targets of $6,200 and $6,300 respectively [7] Corporate Earnings - Applied Materials (AMAT) reported Q1 revenue of $7.01 billion, slightly down 2% year-over-year but above market expectations, with a positive outlook for Q2 revenue of approximately $7.65 billion [10][11] - Roku's Q4 revenue grew 16.1% year-over-year to $1.395 billion, exceeding expectations, with a positive outlook for the next quarter [10][11] - Airbnb's Q4 revenue reached $2.78 billion, up 12% year-over-year, also surpassing analyst expectations, with a positive growth forecast for 2026 [12] - Vale's Q4 revenue increased 9% to $11.06 billion, but the company reported a significant net loss due to asset impairments [13] - NatWest's Q4 pre-tax profit rose 30% to £1.94 billion, exceeding expectations, with plans to leverage AI for cost reduction and efficiency [14]