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Pre-Market Earnings: LIN, COP, BMY Set to Report February 5
Companies including Linde (LIN), ConocoPhillips (COP), and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY) are scheduled to report earnings before market open on February 5, 2026. COP shows a 2025 P/E ratio of 16.87 versus industry 12.00, indicating stronger growth potential.
BMY has beaten expectations every quarter last year, with a P/E of 9.19 against industry -6.00.
ICE and CMI Earnings Preview with Positive Beats History
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and Cummins (CMI) report pre-market, with ICE's 2025 P/E at 23.57 vs. industry 22.90 after consistent beats. CMI expects 0.78% QoQ growth, having beaten estimates every quarter, P/E 26.01 vs. industry 26.00.
Both signal higher earnings growth than peers.
CAH, CARR, ROK Earnings Highlight Strong Industry Outlooks
Cardinal Health (CAH) 2026 P/E is 21.67 vs. industry 14.60; Carrier Global (CARR) reports Q4 2025. Rockwell Automation (ROK) anticipates 38.80% YoY growth, P/E 35.50 vs. industry 4.50 after quarterly beats.
Zacks notes superior growth prospects for these firms.
BoE Interest Rate Decision at 12:00 PM GMT
Bank of England holds its Interest Rate Decision, Monetary Policy Report, and MPC Vote at 12:00 PM, consensus at 3.75% unchanged. This key event could influence GBP markets and global sentiment.
Accompanied by prior trade balance data from Australia at A$2.936B actual vs. A$4.9B forecast.
US Treasury Refunding Announcement at 1:30 PM
US Treasury issues Refunding Announcement at 01:30 PM, followed by NY Fed Bill Purchases 1-4 months at $8.304 billion. These actions impact bond yields and liquidity.
Later, Fed's Lisa Cook speaks at 11:30 PM.
Canada S&P Global Composite PMI Released
Canada's S&P Global Composite PMI actual 46.4 vs. consensus 46.7 and forecast 47.2 at 02:30 PM. This indicates ongoing contraction in activity, pressuring CAD.
Ties into broader North American economic signals.
Mexico Interest Rate Decision Expected Unchanged
Mexico's central bank decides interest rates at 07:00 PM, consensus steady at 7%. Decision affects emerging market flows and MXN.
Follows global policy watch amid Fed speeches.
US Fed Balance Sheet and Cook Speech Tonight
US Fed Balance Sheet update at 09:30 PM, with Lisa Cook speech at 11:30 PM. These provide monetary policy insights amid settlements like 4-week bills.
Investors monitor for liquidity and rate hints.
Econoday Highlights Treasury Buybacks and Auctions
US Treasury announces buybacks preliminarily at 8:00 AM ET, with bill auctions for 4-week, 8-week, 4-month at 11:00 AM. Includes 6-week bill auction at 11:30 AM and results later.
Part of active debt management schedule.
Global PMI Manufacturing Final and ISM Services Upcoming
Final PMI Manufacturing and Composite data noted, with ISM Services Index at 9:45 AM ET per Econoday. These gauge sector health amid settlements like 2-Yr FRN Notes.
Critical for market reflections today.
Japan Foreign Investments and Reserves Data
Japan reports Foreign Bond Investment at ¥177.6B and Stock Investment by Foreigners at ¥328.1B at 11:50 PM. Foreign Exchange Reserves at $1369.8B also due.
Influences yen and Asian markets.
China NPC Standing Committee Meeting Convenes
China's NPC Standing Committee holds meeting today, potentially signaling policy shifts. Eyes on economic stimulus amid global slowdown indicators.
Impacts commodity and trade sentiment.