EEconomy Read More US GDP expands 1.4% in Q4 vs. 3% expectedFebruary 20, 2026 The United States’ (US) Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded at an annual rate of 1.4% in the fourth…
EEconomy Read More UK January retail sales +1.8% vs +0.2% m/m expectedFebruary 20, 2026 Prior +0.4%Retail sales +4.5% vs +2.8% y/y expectedPrior +2.5%; revised to +1.9%Retail sales ex autos, fuel +2.0% vs…
EEconomy Read More France February flash services PMI 49.6 vs 49.2 expectedFebruary 20, 2026 Prior 48.4Manufacturing PMI 49.9 vs 51.0 expectedPrior 51.2Composite PMI 49.9 vs 49.7 expectedPrior 49.1 The French services sector…
EEconomy Read More Singapore’s response to AI risks will fail unless businesses and investors follow | Opinion | Eco-BusinessFebruary 20, 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) empowers businesses to do more with less people. Many businesses are racing ahead to take…
EEconomy Read More Higher tax helped government finance reach record January surplusFebruary 20, 2026 The ONS said National Insurance contributions increased by £2.9bn in January, which also helping bump government income. It…
EEconomy Read More Record-breaking budget surplus as government’s tax income rises | Money NewsFebruary 20, 2026 More money than ever has been left over in the public finances due to more tax being paid,…
EEconomy Read More Westpac warns Australia’s unemployment rate masks soft demand and falling participationFebruary 20, 2026 Summary: Westpac says January’s jobs data show a stable unemployment rate at 4.1%, but participation declines are doing…
EEconomy Read More Do you remember your first crappy job? Today’s young people would wish for half your luck | Gaby HinsliffFebruary 20, 2026 When Keir Starmer was 14 years old, he got a part-time job clearing stones from a local farmer’s…
EEconomy Read More Japan inflation slows to 1.5% in January, core measures ease. What will the BoJ think?February 20, 2026 Japan inflation cools sharply in January, easing near-term pressure on the BoJ. Summary: Headline CPI y/y: 1.5% (exp.…
EEconomy Read More Ivory Coast considers cocoa price cut after GhanaFebruary 20, 2026 Ivory Coast could emulate Ghana by cutting the price paid to farmers for their cocoa beans, Reuters reported…
EEconomy Read More Australia flash PMIs cool in February: composite 52.0 vs 55.7 as price pressures intensifyFebruary 20, 2026 Australia’s February flash PMIs cooled across the board, signalling slower growth but firmer inflation pressures. Summary: All three…
EEconomy Read More IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’ | International Monetary Fund NewsFebruary 20, 2026 Listen to this article | 4 mins info The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has described Venezuela’s economic and humanitarian situation…