The prospects of a big government spending program could continue to boost the stock market and put upward pressure on interest rates in the week ahead. Earnings season is beginning to wind down, but some big names have yet to report. Walmart’s earnings on Thursday should provide a good window into the consumer, as should the government’s retail sales report for January, also expected Wednesday. The Federal Reserve releases minutes from its last meeting on Wednesday afternoon, and investors will dig into those for any insight into the central bank’s view on inflation.
Source: CNBC – Bonds
