Economy expands rapidly, but job growth flatlines in unprecedented ‘jobless boom’
The economy is creating plenty of wealth. It’s just not creating many jobs. Forecasters expect Friday’s report on…
Jim Chalmers losing fight against inflation, Angus Taylor declares as rising costs outpace wage growth
Australians are getting “poorer” under the Albanese government as Treasurer Jim Chalmers has remained in “denial” over real…
Mohamed El-Erian Sounds Alarm As China’s US Treasury Share Hits 15-Year Low At 7%
Renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian has signaled a major structural shift in global finance as China’s share of the…
‘VAST MAJORITY’ JUDGED DOWNSIDE RISKS TO EMPLOYMENT HAD MODERATED IN RECENT MONTHS WHILE RISK OF PERSISTENT INFLATION REMAINED — TradingView News
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Rising Development Expenses Pressure USAR: What’s the Road Ahead?
USA Rare Earth, Inc. USAR is working to advance rare earth mining and magnet manufacturing operations in the…
Tariffs Caused Just Small China Trade Diversion, ECB Study Shows
By Alexander Weber and Mark Schroers Feb 18, 2026 (Bloomberg) –Donald Trump’s trade levies aren’t the main reason why…
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…