Weekly Market Recap: Friday, February 13, 2026 — Market Analysis

Key Themes This Week

• •Markets experienced significant volatility as concerns about AI disrupting traditional business models spread beyond software stocks to sectors including trucking, logistics, real estate services, and financial services.
• •January inflation data came in cooler than expected at 2.4% year-over-year, the lowest reading since early 2024, sparking increased expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
• •A pronounced market rotation emerged as investors shifted away from technology toward 'old economy' sectors like utilities, materials, real estate, consumer staples, and energy that appeared more immune to AI replacement.