What To Expect in the Markets This Week [Video]

Stock and bond markets are closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday. 

Walmart (WMT) earnings are expected to highlight the week. U.S.-traded Chinese e-commerce firms Alibaba (BABA) and Baidu (BIDU) are also scheduled to report, as well as online used-auto retailer Carvana (CVNA) and electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive (RIVN). 

Investors are watching for minutes from the January Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, while the Federal Reserve speaker schedule this week includes Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker and San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly.

Several housing indicators are also expected this week, along with manufacturing sector and consumer sentiment data.

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Stock and bond markets are closed on Monday for the Presidents Day holiday. 

Wednesday’s release of Federal Reserve meeting minutes for January will show the deliberations behind the …