NEW YORK, NY – The S&P 500 closed above 5,000 on Friday, marking its fifth consecutive positive week as major U.S. stock averages continued their steady climb. The Kansas City Chiefs also secured their second straight Super Bowl victory, while the Senate advanced a long-stalled bill to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

Investors are looking ahead to a week filled with earnings reports and key economic data. This includes the consumer price index inflation data, which will offer insights into the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy path, and the January retail sales figures, which will provide further indication of consumer health. These factors are expected to shape the market’s direction in the coming week.

In sports news, the Kansas City Chiefs clinched their second consecutive Super Bowl win, defeating the San Francisco 49ers. Meanwhile, the Senate pushed forward a bill that includes $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, potentially passing in the coming days. This move comes after months of efforts to provide fresh aid to Ukraine as Russia’s invasion nears the two-year mark.

Earnings reports continue to drive the market, with about two-thirds of S&P 500 companies already reporting fourth-quarter figures. Strong numbers from companies have helped bolster stocks, with an increase in profits despite modest revenue growth. Additionally, a judge has ordered Elon Musk to testify in a Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into his acquisition of Twitter.

As the week progresses, investors will closely monitor these developments to gauge the market’s performance and potential impact on various sectors. With a slew of economic data and earnings reports on the horizon, the market is poised for another week of activity and potential records.