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just now  (438+ words) DBS Group Research Chief Economist Taimur Baig, highlights signs of slowing US consumption after strong 2025 growth. He notes softer retail sales momentum in 4Q25 and a downgrade in real-time GDP estimates. Baig argues US household fundamentals remain solid and expects the…...

2+ min ago  (669+ words) The Bank of England Governor has predicted a sharp fall in UK inflation in the next few months. The downward path of UK inflation is expected to be confirmed this week with the latest data from the Office for National…...

7+ min ago  (172+ words) If you celebrated Valentine's Day over the weekend, chances are you noted that tariffs are driving up the cost of flowers, chocolates, and many other items associated with the holiday. Many of the products that define Valentine's rely heavily on…...

42+ min ago  (550+ words) Central banks diverge as Fed pauses, RBA hikes, BoE dovish; dollar stabilizes, commodities retreat, geopolitical tensions support gold, oil steady. This is the primary measure of Japan's economic health. As a "HIGH" impact event, the quarterly GDP data reveals whether…...

44+ min ago  (381+ words) The recent price action has pushed the EUR/GBP pair back towards the lower end of its multi-week trading range. From a technical perspective, the 0.8550 level now acts as immediate support. A break below this point could open the path…...

1+ hour ago  (396+ words) The chain is planning to close as many as 6% of its locations in the first half of 2026. In 1984, Wendy's launched what has to be one of the most successful advertising campaigns in the history of fast food, with its iconic…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago  (171+ words) Britain to "go faster" on defense spending: PM'Latest news from Azerbaijan Britain to "go faster" on defense spending: PM British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to go faster on defense spending on Monday when asked about a report saying…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago  (109+ words) Offshore investors buy South African stocks and bonds'CNBC Africa Offshore investors buy South African stocks and bonds JOHANNESBURG, Feb 16 (Reuters) " Offshore investors bought a net 5.87 billion rand ($367.88 million) of South African stocks last week, Johannesburg Stock Exchange data showed on…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago  (54+ words) It's Economic Data Vs. AI Fears for Stocks This Week. There's Only One Winner.Barron's It's Economic Data Vs. AI Fears for Stocks This Week. There's Only One Winner. Stocks may well take their cue from economic data this week…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago  (387+ words) "In Canada, the main event will be the publication of the Consumer Price Index for January." "The slight increase in gasoline prices during the month was probably not enough to move the needle, and the headline index likely remained unchanged....