In Davos, President Trump Outlines Bold Vision for American Prosperity, Transatlantic Strength
President Donald J. Trump commanded the stage this morning at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, delivering a bold…
US Services Activity Growth Stalls: S&P Global
The S&P Global US Services PMI was at 52.5 in January of 2026, remaining unchanged from the eight-month low in…
Trump rejects plan to use 401(k) savings for home down payments
President Donald Trump on Thursday abruptly abandoned a high-profile proposal that would have allowed Americans to tap their 401(k) retirement…
France Manufacturing PMI Highest in Over 3 Years
France’s HCOB Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.0 in January 2026 from 50.7 in December, beating market forecasts of 50.5, flash…
US Consumer Sentiment Ticks Higher in January
The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index was revised up to 56.4 in January 2026, from a preliminary 54.0 and…
U.S. individual tax refunds seen rising 20%, Morgan Stanley says
The tax refund season is due to boost personal incomes for Americans in the first quarter, although consumption is still…
A tough road ahead for the Bank of Japan
The BoJ expresses greater confidence in growth and inflation, leaving rate hikes as an option Summing up the quarterly outlook…
U.K. retail sales surged in December; rose 0.4% on monthly basis
U.K. retail sales rose strongly on a monthly basis in December, with consumers starting to spend again after the uncertainty…
BOJ leaves interest rates unchanged as expected; hikes GDP, inflation outlook
Investing.com– The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged as expected on Friday, with the central bank hiking its outlook…
US Manufacturing Shows Modest Momentum in January
The S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI inched up to 51.9 in January 2026, virtually unchanged from December’s 51.8 and broadly…