US Private Sector Maintains Expansion in January
The S&P Global US Flash Composite PMI inched up to 52.8 in January 2026 from 52.7 in December, signalling a…
Resilient firms and economies: Unlocking growth in emerging markets
The Resilience Consortium brings together governments, businesses, and multilateral development banks (MDBs) to strengthen resilience in emerging markets. Drawing on…
Japan’s private sector output expands at quickest rate in 17 months
Japanese private sector output expanded at the quickest rate in 17 months in January, according to the latest S&P Global…
Eurozone PMI remains solid as economy continues modest growth
With the 10% Greenland tariffs off the table, a further trade war escalation in the short run is avoided. The…
UK Manufacturing PMI Hits 17-Month High
The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.6 in January 2026, up from 50.6 in December and above market…
France’s Budget Process Shows How Polarisation Weighs on Consolidation
France’s 2026 budget process underscores how high political polarisation continues to hinder fiscal consolidation, Fitch Ratings says. We believe the…
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…
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…
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…
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…