Nvidia, Salesforce, and US GDP data to drive market activity

The financial markets face a significant cluster of corporate earnings and macroeconomic data releases on August 26, 2026. In the United States, key focus areas include the second release of GDP data, personal income and expenditures, and the EIA weekly oil report. Major technology companies are scheduled to report quarterly results, including Nvidia, HP Inc., and Salesforce. Jefferies has maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on Salesforce with a price target of $250.

In Europe, Volkswagen is scheduled to hold a works meeting regarding potential cost-cutting measures. SAP continues its recent stock rally, supported by a strong Q2 2026 performance where cloud and software order backlogs reached approximately €22.9 billion. Other notable regional activities include NordLB reporting half-year results and Hyundai Motor Co. hosting an investor day to present its corporate strategy.