US Labor Costs Rise More than Expected
Unit labor costs in the US nonfarm business sector rose by 2.8% in Q4 2025, more than market expectations of…
Assessing the global economic impact of the Middle East war
Needless to say, the war in the Middle East is one of these fast-moving environments, and even the best geopolitical…
China lowers growth target as geopolitical risk complicates outlook
Two Sessions to be key for this year’s policy backdrop China’s annual target-setting is always an important event. Since GDP…
Firm growth expected in Japan despite rising downside risks
Rising oil prices to raise fiscal strain, likely to push up JGB yields Tax cut pledge will eventually be implemented,…
Weekly U.S. initial jobless claims stand at 213,000
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits stood at 213,000 last week, equaling the prior week’s total and…
Richmond Fed’s Barkin warns inflation, jobs data may alter Fed outlook
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Thursday that persistent inflation and stronger recent employment figures could shift the Federal Reserve’s…
Bank of England set for March pause but don’t write off further cuts
Inflation could test 3.5% if energy prices stay elevated into Q2 Investors have slashed expectations for a March rate cut…
US Export Prices Rise More than Anticipated
US export prices rose by 0.6% in January 2026, matching December’s revised reading and surpassing forecasts of a 0.3% increase.…
Eurozone construction sector contraction eases in February, PMI shows
The eurozone construction sector saw activity decline at a slower pace in February compared to January, according to the HCOB…
Fed’s Miran says rate cuts still appropriate despite Middle East war
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Wednesday that he believes it remains appropriate to continue cutting interest rates, stating it…