Macroeconomic data, trends, and policy developments.
Coverage of key economic indicators, central bank policy decisions, inflation trends, labor data, and growth signals. This category focuses on the macroeconomic forces that shape markets, interest rates, and long-term capital allocation.
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Australia's consumer prices rose more than expected in January, driven by higher housing and health expenses. The trimmed mean core inflation measure climbed, recording its quickest annual rise since late 2024 and prompting markets to shorten the odds of another interest-rate hike in the near term, including May.
Japan's services producer price index rose 2.6% year-on-year in January, unchanged from December, with higher charges for construction and temporary staff services cited as principal drivers. The Bank of Japan has wound down its massive stimulus program and raised short-term rates to 0.75%, and officials say they are prepared to lift borrowing cost…
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has called for $13.5 billion in refunds after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs imposed by President Trump last year. Hochul said the duties increased costs for the average New York household by $1,751 over the last year and damaged small firms and farmers. Her demand follows similar calls from the governors o…
Two senior Federal Reserve officials signaled on Tuesday that they do not see a pressing need to alter the current stance of interest-rate policy in the near term. While markets anticipate further rate cuts later this year, officials said they need clearer evidence that inflation pressures are returning to the Fed's 2% goal before moving. Both note…
A full panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit questioned the Trump administration’s contention that federal courts lack authority to prevent large-scale dismissals of staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB has been largely inactive since last February while the administration pursues court approval to dr…
Equities moved higher on Tuesday as investors appeared to reassess recent AI-driven selling, while a surprise adjustment to U.S. tariff policy and anticipation of Nvidia's quarterly results added to market momentum. Strength in Asian markets and semiconductors contrasted with weakness in Treasuries at the short end and declines in commodities.
Workday projected fiscal 2027 annual subscription revenue below analyst forecasts, signaling weaker new client acquisition as companies trim technology budgets amid economic uncertainty and higher interest rates. The company's quarterly results showed total revenue slightly above estimates and subscription revenue in line with expectations, while i…
Pierre Yared, acting chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, dismissed a weekend research paper portraying a 2028 rapid-AI scenario as 'science fiction.' Speaking after an address at the National Association for Business Economics in Washington and in a subsequent interview, Yared argued the report's claim that AI-driven productivity…
Anthropic has refused to relax rules restricting military uses of its AI, after a meeting between its CEO and the U.S. Defense Secretary. Pentagon officials told the company it must either be labeled a supply-chain risk or face legal measures that would force policy changes, and gave Anthropic a deadline to respond.
Investors are watching President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address closely as it arrives amid recent market turbulence and just days after the Supreme Court struck down his emergency-powers tariffs. Market participants warn that discussion of topics from trade policy to Iran or new affordability measures - including proposed 'Trump accounts…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has revised its internal enforcement manual to provide greater uniformity in how it notifies and interacts with subjects of investigations. Key changes include extending the standard response period to four weeks for Wells notices and guaranteeing an opportunity to meet with staff within four weeks of a r…
Two Democratic state attorneys general announced a multistate lawsuit challenging recent federal changes to the childhood immunization schedule and alterations to the CDC advisory panel. The complaint, to be filed in Northern California federal court, contends the updated CDC guidance and personnel moves were unlawful and could depress vaccination …
A Reuters poll of 44 market strategists, analysts and portfolio managers finds the median forecast for the S&P 500 at about 7,500 by the end of 2026, roughly a 9.7% gain from the index's close on Monday at 6,837.75. Forecasters cite upbeat U.S. earnings and steady economic growth as primary drivers, while noting risks from inflation and Federal Res…
Spirit Aviation Holdings said it has reached an agreement in principle on the key terms of a restructuring support agreement with its existing debtor-in-possession lenders and secured noteholders. The deal is designed to fund the airline through its Chapter 11 process, enabling planned changes to fleet deployment, route capacity and cost structure,…
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told lawmakers a cut to interest rates at the March policy meeting is a live possibility but would require more confirming evidence, after services inflation in recent data proved stickier than the central bank had forecast. The BoE expects headline inflation to drop toward its 2% target in April data due in M…
Chinese drone manufacturer DJI has filed a legal challenge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit seeking to overturn an FCC decision that bars imports of its new drone models and critical components. The company says the rule harms its U.S. business and denies American customers access to its latest technology. The FCC's December action …
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook said artificial intelligence offers substantial potential to raise productivity, but its rollout is already reshaping demand for certain jobs and could amplify labor market churn. Speaking at a major economic policy conference, she highlighted rising business investment in data centers and chips and cautioned t…
The Trump administration is pursuing an increase in the temporary global tariff to 15% from the 10% rate that U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently published, a White House official said. The higher rate reflects President Trump's stated preference after he issued a formal order that established a 10% duty to run for 150 days. The temporary l…
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the U.S. central bank is taking a careful, coordinated approach to adopting artificial intelligence, stressing robust security, model validation and human accountability. Speaking at a Federal Reserve Bank of Boston conference, Waller outlined specific guardrails and said the Fed will align system-wi…
Brazil's federal tax receipts rose 3.56% in real terms in January to 325.8 billion reais ($62.87 billion), the strongest January outcome on record. The result coincided with the first month of a tax reform that expands income-tax exemptions for lower and middle-income earners while introducing new withholding levies on certain dividend flows and a …
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee signaled that the central bank could resume lowering interest rates if inflation returns toward target, but cautioned against loosening policy now based on hopes for rising productivity. He warned that premature cuts risk stoking overheating if investment-driven productivity gains do not materi…
Goldman Sachs projects U.S. GDP will accelerate in 2026 above consensus, driven by tax cuts, a fading tariff drag and easier financial conditions that should bolster business investment. The bank flags a sharp equity correction, AI-related labor disruptions and consumer-facing tariff pass-throughs as the key downside risks that could trim growth.
A Reuters poll of market analysts and strategists finds European stocks have enjoyed a robust start to 2026 but are forecast to slip in mid-year before finishing the year only marginally higher. The STOXX 600 is seen reaching 640 by end-2026, reflecting modest gains from current levels as investors weigh geopolitical risks, tariff developments and …
Mexico's annual inflation rose to 3.92% in the first half of February, slightly above economists' expectations, while core inflation climbed to 4.52%, remaining well above the central bank's 3% target range. The data reduces the likelihood of an interest rate cut at the next policy meeting after Banxico's pause earlier this month.
China's nine-day Lunar New Year holiday produced a strong rebound in domestic travel and consumer spending, with official data showing 596 million domestic trips and 803.5 billion yuan in tourism receipts. Gains were widespread across major cities, scenic areas and lower-tier destinations, while the box office recorded a sharp decline in takings an…
