The EU signalled progress on a Ukraine recovery framework while flagging greater Arctic security investment and readiness for potential trade tensions. Summary: EU close to …
Rising focus on funding flows highlights deeper risks to US fiscal sustainability than headline “sell US” trades suggest. Summary: PBOC adviser flagged risks around US …
Data only on this post. I’ll post more detail separately. Preview is here from earlier. more to come Still ahead, BoJ: BOJ signals readiness for …
New Zealand inflation edged above target in Q4, reinforcing the RBNZ’s decision to pause further rate cuts. Summary: Q4 CPI rose 0.6%, lifting annual inflation …
Australia’s flash PMIs point to a strong start to 2026, with growth accelerating while price pressures ease. Summary: Composite PMI surged to a joint-highest level …
China’s central bank signalled sustained policy support into 2026, reinforcing expectations of further easing to stabilise growth. Summary: PBOC confirms moderately loose policy stance for …
US House Speaker Johnson said Republicans remain divided over whether tariff revenues should be used to fund $2,000 payments to households. Such payments tend to …