Key Economic Events and Corporate Reports on Wednesday, February 4, 2026: Global PMI, Inflation in the Eurozone and Russia, ADP and ISM in the USA, EIA Oil Inventories, Reports from Major Public Companies in the USA, Europe, and Asia
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, global markets will be greeted with a robust flow of data and news. Key economic events are scheduled, ranging from Purchasing Managers' Indexes (PMIs) across various countries to fresh assessments of inflation in the Eurozone and Russia. Moreover, the earnings season for large corporations in the USA, Europe, and Asia continues. This article, aimed at investors from the CIS countries, compiles the key events of the day (in Moscow time) and highlights what investors should focus on.
Macroeconomic Events for February 4, 2026
February 4th will see a comprehensive release of global macroeconomic statistics that are likely to influence market sentiment. Below are the main indicators and their publication times (Moscow time):
- 01:00 – Services PMI for Australia for January.
- 03:30 – PMI for services in Japan and composite PMI (overall index for industry and services) for January.
- 04:45 – Services PMI for China for January.
- 08:00 – Services PMI for India for January.
- 09:00 – Services PMI for Russia for January (S&P Global).
- 12:30 – UK Services PMI (final value for January).
- 12:55 – Services PMI for Germany (final estimate for January).
- 13:00 – Composite PMI for the Eurozone (final value for January).
- 13:00 – Eurozone Consumer Price Index (CPI, flash estimate) – preliminary estimate of annual inflation for January.
- 15:00 – Producing Price Index (PPI) for the Eurozone for December 2025.
- 16:00 – Services PMI for Brazil for January.
- 16:15 – ADP employment report for the US non-farm sector (January indicator of new jobs in the private sector).
- 17:30 – Services PMI for Canada for January.
- 18:00 – Non-manufacturing PMI for the USA (ISM Services PMI) for January.
- 18:30 – Weekly data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) on oil and petroleum inventories.
- Throughout the day – Rosstat releases data on inflation in Russia: consumer price indices (CPI) and producer price indices (PPI) for January. Continued slowdown in the annual inflation rate is expected.
- Throughout the day – Operations by the Bank of Russia in the currency market (sale of foreign currency under the budget rule to support financial stability).
The collective nature of this data will reflect the current economic landscape across various regions. The PMI publications will signal activity levels in the services sector from Asia to America. The inflation estimates (CPI) in the Eurozone and Russia will indicate pricing pressures, which is crucial for interest rate expectations. Data from the USA (ADP employment, ISM services index, oil inventories) traditionally influence global investor sentiment. Russian investors should pay special attention to domestic CPI/PPI data, as these factors impact the exchange rate dynamics of the ruble and the monetary policy of the Central Bank of Russia.
Corporate Reports on February 4, 2026
The financial reports for Q4 2025 are continuing to roll out with significant frequency. Investors will receive results from a range of global companies across various sectors on February 4th. Attention is drawn to both American corporations (IT, pharmaceuticals, industrials) and major firms from Europe and Asia. Below are the main earnings releases for this day.
Pre-Market (US Market)
- Uber Technologies (USA) – report before market opening.
- Eli Lilly (USA) – quarterly report before open.
- Novo Nordisk (Denmark) – earnings release before the market opens.
- Boston Scientific (USA) – report before session start.
- Johnson Controls (USA) – financial results before market open.
- CME Group (USA) – report before the exchange opens.
- Cognizant Technology Solutions (USA) – report ahead of market opening.
- AbbVie Inc. (USA) – quarterly report before market opening.
- Adient plc (USA) – earnings report before trading begins.
- UBS Group (Switzerland) – financial report before European markets open / US pre-market.
Post-Market (US)
- Alphabet (USA) – reports after market close (parent company of Google).
- Arm Holdings (UK) – quarterly report after close (shares traded on NASDAQ).
- Qualcomm (USA) – earnings report after market close.
- O’Reilly Automotive (USA) – financial report after session end.
- Snap Inc. (USA) – report after exchange closes.
- e.l.f. Beauty (USA) – quarterly report after market close.
- Coherent Inc. (USA) – release of results after market close.
- Symbotic (USA) – report after market close.
- TTM Technologies (USA) – financial report after session ends.
- Crown Castle International (USA) – report after market close (cellular infrastructure operator).
Other Key Reports
Among other major public companies releasing financial results on February 4th are several constituents of the S&P 500 index. In the USA, earnings reports will also be presented by insurance giant MetLife, oil and gas company Phillips 66, media holding Fox Corporation, as well as well-known corporations such as Equifax (credit ratings), Stanley Black & Decker (industrial goods), and investment firm T. Rowe Price. In Europe, noteworthy names include the previously mentioned Novo Nordisk and UBS (one of the largest pharmaceutical companies and the largest Swiss bank respectively). Asian markets are expected to report earnings from several companies within the Nikkei 225 index (Tokyo Stock Exchange). In the Russian market (MOEX index), significant corporate publications are not scheduled for February 4th.
Investor Recommendations
Overall, February 4, 2026, presents an exceptionally information-rich day, combining global economic events and corporate news. Market volatility may increase as macroeconomic data is released; thus, it is crucial for investors to monitor PMIs and inflation indicators as they reflect the state of the global economy and may set the tone for trading sessions. Simultaneously, the corporate reports will provide insights into corporate profitability across key sectors—from technology to energy. For CIS investors, it is prudent to assess these signals comprehensively: strong PMI data and moderate inflation in the Eurozone and US may bolster risk appetite, while weak statistics or negative surprises in corporate earnings may lead to caution. Diversifying portfolios across regions and sectors, taking into account the global picture, is recommended. By tracking key events of the day, investors can timely adjust strategies and make informed decisions amidst a dynamic information backdrop.
