Is the sell-off really about Russia-Ukraine? | Inflation ETF outperforming | Under-the-radar plays

Russia's threatened invasion of Ukraine hangs over markets and could create more turbulence in the week ahead. Investors also continue to focus on the Federal Reserve's plans to raise interest rates, though the fear the Fed would begin its cycle with a bigger hike in March faded in the past week.

VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE SAT, FEB 19, 2022 WEEKEND BRIEF EDITOR'S NOTE Russia's threatened invasion of Ukraine hangs over markets and could create more turbulence in the week ahead. Investors also continue to focus on the Federal Reserve's plans to raise interest rates, though the fear the Fed would begin its cycle with a bigger hike in March faded in the past week.   The biggest economic report expected is Friday's personal consumption expenditure data, and that is expected to show a continued hot inflation pace in January. Earnings season winds down but there are a number of reports from retailers, like Home Depot and Macy's, and energy companies, including Occidental Petroleum and EOG Resources.   Analysts say the uncertainties hanging over the market make watching stock charts more important, and it is possible the S&P 500 could soon retest its January low. "I don't know about the next 60 days, but the next six months should be good," said one strategist. Patti Domm | CNBC Markets Editor @pattidomm THE WEEK AHEAD Russia's Ukraine threat and worries on Fed rate hikes could make for a turbulent week in markets   MICHAEL SANTOLI'S MARKET COLUMN Russia-Ukraine tension is a convenient excuse for the stock sell-off, but it's about more than that YOUR WEEKEND BRIEFING  Biden believes Putin has decided to attack Ukraine in coming days 'Everything is on the table,' EU chief says of Russian energy sanctions as Ukraine tensions escalate These under-the-radar stocks can give a much-needed boost to an investor's portfolio, analysts say This new inflation ETF is gaining steam. Here's how it works and what it's betting on Some U.S.-listed Chinese stocks will need Beijing's approval to stay public in other overseas markets Best trades on CNBC Friday: Investors say these stay-at-home stocks will continue to thrive in 2022     Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service Join the CNBC Panel Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy   © 2022 CNBC LLC. All rights reserved. A property of NBCUniversal. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes and Market Data and Analysis. Data also provided by THOMSON REUTERS