U.K. Consumer Mood Darkens Amid Lingering Cost-Of-Living Squeeze
U.K. consumer sentiment fell unexpectedly in February as cost-of-living pressures continue to weigh on households. 2026-02-27 03:11:00
Tokyo Inflation Slows Below Bank of Japan’s Target But Rate-Hike Path Seems Intact
Inflation in Japan’s capital cooled below the central bank’s 2% target for the first time in over a year, but the slowdown is unlikely to derail further interest rate hikes.…
Gold prices steady near $5,200/oz; set for strong February
Gold prices steady near $5,200/oz; set for strong February 2026-02-27 02:29:00 Investing.com
Oil prices edge lower after US, Iran extend talks
Oil prices edge lower after US, Iran extend talks 2026-02-27 02:00:00 Reuters
Oil sales under US-Venezuela deal expected to reach $2 billion by end of February, US says
Oil sales under US-Venezuela deal expected to reach $2 billion by end of February, US says 2026-02-27 00:13:00 Reuters
Tokyo CPI grows slightly, core inflation slips below BOJ target
Tokyo CPI grows slightly, core inflation slips below BOJ target 2026-02-27 00:05:00 Investing.com
Lower mortgage rates, Hillary Clinton’s Epstein deposition and Vail’s ski-economics overhaul. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter.
Plus, Hillary Clinton denies knowing about Epstein’s crimes, more Americans under 55 are dying of severe heart attacks and Vail overhauls ski economics. 2026-02-26 22:30:00 Zlati Meyer
Bank of Mexico Raises Forecast for 2026 Economic Growth
The central bank said it expects gross domestic product to expand 1.6% in 2026, up from its previous estimate of 1.1%. 2026-02-26 20:22:00 Anthony Harrup
Explainer-Does Trump’s new ’surcharge’ make EU worse off than under trade deal?
Explainer-Does Trump’s new ’surcharge’ make EU worse off than under trade deal? 2026-02-26 17:30:00 Reuters
Mortgage rates fell below 6% this week for the first time in more than three years, welcome news for waves of house hunters heading into the busy spring home-buying season
The 30-year rate dips below an important psychological threshold and is expected to boost home sales going into the crucial spring season 2026-02-26 17:00:00 Nicole Friedman