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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Russia considers excise on steel imports amid support for under-pressure industries
The Russian government announced Jan. 22 that it had identified 12 industries where output is expected to shrink and that…
Global volatility and rising south to redefine trade
Geopolitics, economic headwinds, shifting supply chains, digital breakthroughs, and sustainability pushes are converging to challenge trade in 2026, according to…