RBNZ Leaves Interest Rates on Hold, Expects Inflation to Soften
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand left interest rates unchanged at its monetary policy meeting and said it expected inflation to retreat soon and for economic recovery to gather pace…
Oil prices lose ground on hopes of de-escalation in US-Iran tensions
Oil prices lose ground on hopes of de-escalation in US-Iran tensions 2026-02-18 01:49:00 Reuters
Australia Q4 annual wages growth stays in a groove at 3.4%
Australia Q4 annual wages growth stays in a groove at 3.4% 2026-02-18 01:00:00 Reuters
California, Connecticut preparing ’attack’ against Trump’s repeal of basis of US climate regulation
California, Connecticut preparing ’attack’ against Trump’s repeal of basis of US climate regulation 2026-02-18 00:25:00 Reuters
Japan exports surge in Jan, trade balance shrinks less than expected
Japan exports surge in Jan, trade balance shrinks less than expected 2026-02-18 00:04:00 Investing.com
Fed’s Daly says businesses ’cautiously optimistic’
Fed’s Daly says businesses ’cautiously optimistic’ 2026-02-17 21:37:00 Reuters
Fed’s Barr Wants Proof Goods Inflation Is Retreating Before Additional Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve governor said the job market might be “especially vulnerable to negative shocks,” given low levels of job creation and a low firing rate. 2026-02-17 19:58:00 Jessica Coacci
Drop in unauthorized immigration slows job growth, SF Fed paper finds
Drop in unauthorized immigration slows job growth, SF Fed paper finds 2026-02-17 18:06:00 Reuters
Fed’s Goolsbee Says Future Rate Cuts Depend on Inflation Progress
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee continued to express his view that policymakers could make several more rate cuts if inflation shows it is headed back to the Fed’s 2% target.…
U.S. Home-Builder Sentiment Edges Lower on Cost Concerns
Confidence among U.S. home builders inched lower this month, as affordability challenges persisted. 2026-02-17 15:20:00 Ed Frankl