Two-thirds of Japanese firms concerned about Takaichi fiscal discipline
Japanese firms remain wary of fiscal discipline under Takaichi, even as concerns over China tensions ease. Summary: Two-thirds…
Housing Data (for December) Better than Expected — TradingView News
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 As we work through the “back-9” of Q4 earnings season, we give way to…
Durable goods, industrial output, housing starts, mortgage demand — TradingView News
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Australia’s Unemployment Rate holds steady at 4.1% in January vs. 4.2% expected
Australia’s Unemployment Rate steadied at 4.1% in January, according to the official data released by the Australian Bureau of…
ECB President Lagarde plans to quit before Macron’s term ends, FT reports
FRANKFURT, Feb 18 (Reuters) – European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde plans to leave her job early, ahead…
Cost of living boost announced for 150,000 adults worth £400 per year
More than 150,000 working‑age disabled adults receiving social care will be able to keep at least £400 extra…
A reality check hits Africa’s richest country as it begins the year on a cautious note
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, via its economic sentiment index, recently revealed that January in…
Ghana pays $910m in debt exchange interest as market opens for US, EU, and other investors
In a statement on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Ministry of Finance said the payment was designed to…
US December durable goods orders -1.4% vs -2.0% expected
Prior was +5.3%Durable goods orders ex-transport +0.9% vs +0.3% expectedPrior ex-transport +0.4%Durable goods ex-defense -2.5% vs +6.5% prior…
Fed’s Bowman still concerned about labor market, says recent jobs report ‘a bit strange’
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman is an interesting case as she turned dovish last year as she as being…
Africa’s largest oil producer misses OPEC targets, forfeits $1.31 billion in revenue as production woes deepen
Figures from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission show that Africa’s largest oil producer underperformed its 1.5 million…
Christine Lagarde to leave ECB before the end of her eight-year term – The Irish Times
Christine Lagarde is expected to leave the European Central Bank (ECB) before her eight-year term as president expires…