Markets Navigate Tariff Turmoil and Geopolitical Tensions as Nvidia Earnings Loom

The U.S. stock market opened with a cautious tone on Monday, February 23, 2026, as investors grappled with a rapidly shifting trade policy landscape and heightened geopolitical risks. Following a volatile but ultimately positive finish to the previous week, major indexes showed signs of consolidation in early trading. The market's primary focus remains the fallout from a landmark Supreme Court ruling regarding presidential tariff authority and the anticipation of a high-stakes earnings report from the world ...