Consumer Price Index expected to point a modest cooling in inflation

Consumer Price Index expected to point a modest cooling in inflation

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish January’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Friday, delayed by the brief and partial United States (US) government shutdown. The report is expected to show that inflationary pressures eased modestly but also remained above the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 2% target.  The monthly CPI is forecast to […]

What to expect from A2 Milk’s upcoming HY 2026 earnings

What to expect from A2 Milk’s upcoming HY 2026 earnings

When will A2M report its latest earnings? A2 Milk (ASX: A2M) is scheduled to report its results for the half-year (HY) ending 31 December 2025 on Monday, 16 February 2026. Company backdrop A2M is a premium dairy nutrition company that has carved out a unique niche in the global market. Unlike standard milk, which contains

PBOC’s focus on overnight rate fuels speculation of policy shift

PBOC’s focus on overnight rate fuels speculation of policy shift

PBOC’s emphasis on overnight repo rate sparks talk of policy framework shift. Summary: PBOC elevates focus on overnight repo rate Monthly report reordered to highlight overnight benchmark Potential shift away from 7-day reverse repo focus Overnight rate already trading close to policy rate Signals possible evolution in policy framework The People’s Bank of China has

Monetary policy has passively tightened

Monetary policy has passively tightened

Federal Reserve (Fed) Board of Governors member Stephan Miran said on Friday that monetary policy has passively tightened, adding that central bank can afford to have lower interest rates. Key quotes Federal Reserve is one of the biggest risks to growth.  Monetary policy has passively tightened.  We are misunderstanding just how tight monetary policy is.  Inflation looking

Shares in New Zealand Reverse Gains, Eye Week…

Shares in New Zealand Reverse Gains, Eye Week…

The NZX 50 fell 103 points, or 0.8%, to 13,428 in early Friday trading, reversing modest gains from the previous session and positioning the index for a weekly loss after sharp declines on Wall Street overnight, driven by ongoing concerns around artificial intelligence. Profit-taking also set in after the local market hit a three-week high

Taiwan GDP Data Due On Friday

Taiwan GDP Data Due On Friday

Taiwan will on Friday release Q4 numbers for gross domestic product, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. In the previous three months, GDP was up 12.68 percent on year. Malaysia will provide Q4 figures for GDP and current account; in the three months prior, GDP was up 5.2 percent on year and the

Get ready for CPI – US Inflation Preview

Get ready for CPI – US Inflation Preview

The trading world awaits the final piece to this week’s US economic puzzle, with the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) releasing tomorrow at 8:30 A.M. (ET). After a cold Retail Sales (0% vs 0.4% exp) and a surprisingly strong Non-Farm Payrolls report (130K vs 70K exp), the third wave of high-tier US data should provide

Gold plunges despite falling US yields and solid US jobs data

Gold plunges despite falling US yields and solid US jobs data

Gold price declines close to 2.7% on Thursday amid the lack of a clear catalyst, as US jobs data during the last couple of days was solid, despite of the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades at $4,945 after reaching a daily high

Breaking: The Metals Market – Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) flash crash

Breaking: The Metals Market – Gold (XAU/USD) and Silver (XAG/USD) flash crash

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US Natural Gas Stocks Fall Less than Expected

US Natural Gas Stocks Fall Less than Expected

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Semiconductors surge as healthcare leads gains, consumer stocks face headwinds

Semiconductors surge as healthcare leads gains, consumer stocks face headwinds

🗂 Sector Overview: Emerging Leaders and Lagging Sectors The semiconductor sector is witnessing a remarkable upswing today, with major players like NVIDIA (NVDA) climbing 1.46% and Micron Technology (MU) surging by 4.32%. These gains underscore a renewed investor confidence amid news of advancements in chip technologies. On the other hand, the consumer cyclicals are facing

U.S. Jobless Claims Dip Less Than Expected To 227,000

U.S. Jobless Claims Dip Less Than Expected To 227,000

The Labor Department released a report on Thursday showing a modest decrease in first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended February 7th. The report said initial jobless claims dipped to 227,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised level of 232,000. Economists had expected jobless claims to fall to 220,000

FX Stalls as Sterling Shrugs Off GDP Miss, Yen Rally Pauses

FX Stalls as Sterling Shrugs Off GDP Miss, Yen Rally Pauses

Forex markets are relatively subdued today, with most major pairs and crosses confined within yesterday’s ranges. After recent volatility, positioning appears balanced as traders await a stronger catalyst to drive the next move. Sterling is modestly firmer despite weaker-than-expected UK GDP data. December growth came in soft and the fourth quarter barely managed a positive

Tesla faces sales decline and leadership changes in 2026

Tesla faces sales decline and leadership changes in 2026

Tesla faces mounting challenges as European sales slump and leadership shake-up continues ​Tesla is confronting a challenging start to 2026 as slowing electric vehicle (EV) deliveries, particularly in Europe, continue to reshape its growth narrative and prompt a strategic refresh of its global sales leadership. ​European sales decline accelerates ​Recent data show Tesla’s European sales

Sluggish UK growth supports March cut risk – TD Securities

Sluggish UK growth supports March cut risk – TD Securities

TD Securities analysts note that UK GDP for December matched expectations at 0.1% month-on-month, but downward revisions to November left Q4 growth at 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, below consensus and Bank of England projections. The bank notes narrow sectoral strength and a sluggish broader economy, suggesting this could influence marginal MPC voters toward a potential rate cut

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