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16+ min ago   (660+ words) A survey published by the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs collected responses from residents of Houston and Chicago to gauge the economic perceptions of those living in the nation's third- and fourth-largest cities. Nearly 80% of Houstonians listed…...

18+ min ago   (841+ words) 11 February 2026 at 20:37 UTC Volatility has (relatively) come down from what Traders have been used to since the start of the year. Without many new regime-changing geopolitical catalysts, Markets are slowly getting back to their usual rhythm. Except for some renewed…...

25+ min ago   (121+ words) LinkedIn Twitter RSS Feed 30-year treasury yield was lower by 1 basis point this morning The 30-year treasury yield was lower by 1 basis point this morning, taking it to 4.775%, which is consistent with most time frames. Investors are waiting on January…...

26+ min ago   (596+ words) China has the ability to halt the decline in fixed-asset investment and push for a gradual stabilization in 2026, but it will hinge on restoring private-sector confidence and aligning investment policy more closely with structural reforms, leading economists said. The recent…...

28+ min ago   (454+ words) Compared with the CBO's analysis this time last year, the fiscal outlook has deteriorated modestly. Major developments over the last year are factored into the latest report, released Wednesday, including Republicans' tax and spending measure known as the "One Big…...

30+ min ago   (582+ words) Analysis: Trump's Puzzlingly Rosy Jobs Numbers Get audio access with any FP subscription. The Trump administration spent recent days warning markets to brace for a terrible January jobs report, which seemed plausible since the administration has deported a lot of…...

33+ min ago   (366+ words) USD/JPY trades around 153.30 on Thursday at the time of writing, down 0.70% on the day, after briefly advancing following the release of a stronger-than-expected US jobs report. The US Dollar (USD) initially benefited from robust Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data before…...

35+ min ago   (718+ words) The US Dollar fell again markedly in the second half of January, particularly against the euro. What does this depreciation, which began in early 2025 and follows a long period of appreciation, reflect? What are its effects on the European economy?...

36+ min ago   (303+ words) Uttar Pradesh government has decided to introduce State's Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act (UPFRBM) to lower annual borrowing ceiling to 3 per cent of GSDP as against 3.5 per cent. After presenting budget, in an interview to businessline, State's Finance Minister…...

38+ min ago   (76+ words) GOP tax law fuels steeper deficits partly buffered by Trump's tariff revenue'The Washington Post The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the Republican tax law is expected to increase deficits by $4.7 trillion over the next decade. President Donald Trump's tariffs are…...