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Nvidia is expected to report its fourth‑quarter earnings, with investors looking for the company to deliver a sizable revenue beat and strong forward outlook, particularly around AI‑driven data‑center demand.Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid is scheduled to speak on monetary policy and the economic outlook in a fireside chat and moderated Q&A before the Economic Club of Colorado (1100/1600). Meanwhile, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem is set to take part in a moderated discussion on “The Role of the Federal Reserve in the St. Louis Region” at the Missouri Athletic Club Speaker Series (1320/1820). Separately, Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin is slated to join a panel Q&A at the Northern Virginia Chamber Annual State of the Region event (0935/1435).Paramount Skydance is expected to report its fourth-quarter results, helped by higher engagement at Paramount+ streaming service. Investors will be looking out for more commentary on its raised bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery.Lowe's is expected to report its fourth‑quarter earnings. Investors will be watching for management's read on consumer health, early spring‑season trends and any commentary on potential impacts from the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on former President Donald Trump's global tariffs.TJX is expected to post its fourth-quarter earnings. Investors will look for comments on forecasts, potential margin pressures and the health of the lower-income consumer.Pinnacle West Capital is expected to report its fourth-quarter earnings. Investors will be looking for comments on power bills and data center expansions.APA Corp is expected to report its fourth-quarter earnings. Analysts expect the company to report a profit of 64 cents per share, according to data compiled by LSEG.Bank of Montreal is expected to publish its first-quarter earnings. Investors will look for management's comments on its growth path, particularly in the United States.Loblaw Companies is expected to post its fourth-quarter earnings. Investors will look out for comments regarding the impact of tariffs by the U.S and Canada on supply, production costs and consumer sentiment in Canada.On the Latin American economic tap, Mexico's current account surplus likely widened to $11.520 million during the fourth-quarter, from $2.325 million in the previous quarter. Separately, Brazil's primary budget surplus data for January is projected to show that the budget surplus widened to 88.803 billion Brazilian reais from 22.107 billion Brazilian reais posted in December. Meanwhile, Brazil is expected to issue foreign exchange flows figures for the week ending 20th February and bank lending data for January. Additionally, Argentina's statistics agency, INDEC, is set to release retail sales figures for December.LIVECHAT-REUTERS GLOBAL MARKETS FORUMMARKETS WEEK AHEAD with Mike Dolan, Reuters editor-at-large for the financial industry and markets (0730/1230).To join the conversation, click here

(Compiled by Rahul Raj in Bengaluru; Edited by Vijay Kishore)