China’s central bank signals reserve ratio, interest rate cuts in 2026
China’s central bank has reiterated its commitment to a “moderately loose” policy stance in 2026, pledging stronger countercyclical…
UK December construction PMI 40.1 vs 42.5 expected
The decline in UK construction activity was less pronounced in December but it’s still a terrible end to…
Euro area annual inflation down to 2.0% – Euro indicators
Pre-announcement: upcoming changes to the HICP As of 4 February 2026, several methodological changes will take effect in…
Eurozone December preliminary CPI +2.0% vs +2.0% y/y expected
Prior +2.1%Core CPI +2.3% vs +2.4% y/y expectedPrior +2.4% Headline annual inflation eased slightly to hit the 2%…
India’s Real GDP To Grow At 7.4% In FY26, Says NSO Advance Estimate
(MENAFN– AsiaNet News) The Real GDP has been estimated to grow by 7.4% in the Financial year 2025-26…
India File: Plot twists of last year will also define 2026 – Reuters
India File: Plot twists of last year will also define 2026 ReutersWhen Worlds Collide: The anxieties and choices of…
UK housebuilding in deepest slump since 2020 lockdowns; Warner Bros rejects ‘inferior’ $108bn Paramount hostile bid – business live | Business
UK housebuilding in deepest slump since 2020 Newsflash: Britain’s construction sector continued to shrink in December, as housing,…
Ghana’s 70,000 bpd crude oil surge positions it as rising West African oil hub
Jubilee, discovered in 2007 and operated by Kosmos Energy in partnership with Tullow Oil, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation…
Japan services PMI slows in December as cost pressures intensify
Summary: Japan services PMI slowed to 51.6, weakest since May New order growth softened despite renewed export demand…
What are the main events for today?
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, the main highlight is going to be the Eurozone Flash CPI report.…
Overhaul of benefits system | eKathimerini.com
The fundamental restructuring of the benefits system that the government will proceed with in 2026, with the creation…
Germany November retail sales -0.6% vs +0.2% m/m expected
Prior -0.3%; revised to +0.3%Retail sales +1.1% vs +0.9% y/y expectedPrior +0.9%; revised to +1.6% That’s a steep…