NEW YORK, Feb 10, 2026, 05:02 EST — Premarket
- Tesla’s stock climbed 1.5%, closing at $417.32 in the latest trading session.
- Wednesday brings the delayed U.S. payrolls data, held up by the government shutdown; CPI numbers are set for Friday.
- Traders are closely tracking how quickly Tesla can convert its autonomy promises into actual revenue.
Tesla shares ended Monday 1.5% higher, closing at $417.32 as investors prepared for a week packed with data that might shake up high-growth stocks. Stockanalysis
In early Tuesday trading, S&P 500 e-mini futures slipped 0.1% following Monday’s gains on Wall Street, underscoring the lingering caution after last week’s tech-driven selloff. Reuters
Tesla’s stock often behaves like a long-duration wager, reacting sharply to changes in interest rates and shifts in risk appetite, even without any new company news. That context is crucial.
The U.S. government shutdown has delayed key Labor Department releases, injecting more uncertainty. The Bureau of Labor Statistics informed Reuters that the January employment report won’t drop as planned and will be rescheduled once funding is restored. Reuters
On Monday, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett advised investors against panicking if job growth slows down. He pointed to productivity improvements and a slower expansion of the labor force as factors that could support economic growth, even if payroll figures come in softer than usual. Reuters
The jobs report, which was postponed, is now set for Wednesday. On Friday, the January Consumer Price Index arrives — the key U.S. inflation measure investors watch closely to gauge when the Federal Reserve could start cutting rates. Bls
Last week, Tesla launched a new all-wheel-drive Model Y in the U.S., tagged at $41,990. This move keeps the spotlight on demand and pricing, even as the wider industry leans heavily on incentives. Reuters
Tesla is pushing its autonomy agenda again on Capitol Hill. During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing last week, Tesla’s vehicle engineering VP Lars Moravy argued that Congress “must modernize regulations that inhibit industry’s ability to innovate.” Both Tesla and Alphabet’s Waymo urged lawmakers to pave the way for broader robotaxi rollout. Reuters
Abroad, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the company anticipates regulatory approval for its driver-supervised Full Self-Driving system in Europe and China as soon as this month. This move aims to boost software revenue amid mounting pressure in the competitive EV market. Reuters
But the setup works both ways. If inflation spikes or a jobs report stokes worries about rising wages, yields could climb, dragging down rate-sensitive stocks. On the flip side, any hold-up in regulatory approvals or sluggish adoption of paid software features would challenge the bullish outlook.
Traders have clear markers ahead: the delayed January jobs report drops Wednesday, followed by the January CPI data on Friday. Tesla is expected to track the broader growth trade closely until a fresh company-specific trigger emerges.
