USD/CAD drifts lower as Canadian Retail Sales surprise to the upside
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) extends gains against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, supported by a broadly softer…
The macro view from the railroads: CSX says they don’t see any macro improvement coming
US railway CSX isn’t seeing a macro rescue in 2026. Management is planning for flat industrial production, modest…
US January S&P Global flash services PMI 52.5 vs 52.8 expected
Prior was 51.8Manufacturing 51.9 vs 52.20 expectedPrior manufacturing 51.8Composite 52.8 vs 52.7 priorConfidence in the year ahead outlook…
10 African countries with the highest diesel costs at the start of 2026
Diesel is the workhorse fuel for many economies in Africa. It powers vehicles that transport food across borders,…
Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecast as it holds rates at 0.75%
A guide sign reading “Bank of Japan” is seen in Tokyo on July 31, 2024. Kazuhiro Nogi |…
India sets 2,000 kWh power use by 2030 in draft electricity policy
Tariff reform and cost competitiveness drive proposed overhaul India has set a per capital electricity consumption target of…
Strong UK pay growth could limit interest rate cuts, Bank policymaker warns | Interest rates
The Bank of England may not be able to lower interest rates as much as expected this year,…
US S&P Manufacturing PMI rises to 51.9, Services PMI holds steady at 52.5
Business activity in the US private sector expanded at a slightly better pace in January than in December,…
Euro zone business activity expands steadily but price pressures reemerge
Euro zone service sector growth weakens but contraction in manufacturing slowsGermany’s private sector expands at fastest pace in…
UK Retail Sales climb 0.4% MoM in December vs. -0.1% expected
The United Kingdom (UK)Â Retail Sales rose 0.4% month-over-month (MoM) in December after falling 0.1% in November, according to…
Germany January flash manufacturing PMI 48.7 vs 47.8 expected
Prior 47.0Services PMI 53.3 vs 52.5 expectedPrior 52.7Composite PMI 52.5 vs 51.6 expectedPrior 51.3Full report here Key Points:…
Gen X Spending Patterns Are Shifting as Costs Rise
Gen Xers’ new round of penny-pinching could be bad news for consumer spending and the economy. Comprised of…