Flash inflation and final composite Purchasing Managers' survey results from the euro area are the top economic news due on Wednesday. At 3.15 am ET, Spain's services and composite PMI survey results are due. Economists expect services PMI to fall to 56.6 in January from 57.1 in the previous month. At 3.45 am ET, S&P Global publishes Italy's services and composite PMI data.
China service sector growth improved in January, driven by stronger growth in new business, survey data from S&P Global showed on Wednesday. The headline RatingDog services Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 52.3 from 52.0 in December. The latest rise in services activity was the strongest in three months.
The private sector in Singapore continued to strengthen in January, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from S&P Global revealed on Tuesday with a services PMI score of 56.8. That's up from 54.1 in December and it moves further above the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction. Stronger...
The private sector in Hong Kong continued to strengthen in January, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from S&P Global revealed on Tuesday with a services PMI score of 52.3. That's up from 51.9 in December and it moves further above the boom-or-but line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction. Business...
The services sector in Japan continued to expand in January, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from S&P Global revealed on Wednesday with a services PMI score of 53.7. That's up from 51.6 in December and beat last month's flash estimate of 53.4. It also moves further above the boom-or-bust line...
New Zealand will on Wednesday see Q4 numbers for unemployment, highlighting a light day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The jobless rate is expected to hold steady at 5.3 percent, with an employment increase of 0.3 percent on quarter anticipated following the flat reading in the three months prior. Australia...
The unemployment rate in New Zealand came in at a seasonally adjusted 5.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2026, Statistics New Zealand said on Wednesday - exceeding expectations for 5.3 percent, which would have been unchanged. Employment was up 0.5 percent on quarter, beating forecasts for a gain...
The services sector in Australia continued to expand in January, and at a faster pace, the latest survey from S&P Global revealed on Wednesday with a services PMI score of 56.3. That's up from 51.1 in December and beat last month's flash estimate of 56.0. It also moves further above the boom-or-bust...
Flash inflation from France and unemployment from Spain are the top economic news due on Tuesday. At 2.00 am ET, the Turkish Statistical Institute is scheduled to issue consumer and producer price data. Consumer price inflation is expected to ease to 30.0 percent in January from 30.89 percent in December.
The Reserve Bank of Australia raised its benchmark rate for the first time since November 2023 as inflation is expected to remain above target in the near term. The policy board governed by Michele Bullock decided to lift the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.85 percent. The Board judged that inflation is likely to remain above target for some time.
The total number of building permits issued in Australia was down a seasonally adjusted 14.9 percent on month in December, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday - coming in at 15,542. That missed expectations for a decline of 6.4 percent following the 15.2 percent jump in November. On...
The monetary base in Japan was down 9.5 percent on year in January, the Bank of Japan said on Tuesday - coming in at 589.403 trillion yen. That beat expectations for a decline of 10.2 percent following the upwardly revised 9.7 percent drop in December (originally -9.8 percent). Banknotes in circulation...
Consumer prices in South Korea were up a seasonally adjusted 0.4 percent on month in January, Statistics Korea said on Tuesday - in line with expectations and up from 0.3 percent in December. On a yearly basis, inflation climbed 2.0 percent - below expectations for 2.1 percent and easing from 2.3...
The Reserve Bank of Australia will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Tuesday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The RBA is expected to hike its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points, to 2.85 percent from 3.60 percent. Australia...
The total number of building permits issued in New Zealand was down a seasonally adjusted 4.6 percent on month in December, Statistics New Zealand said on Tuesday - coming in at 3,128. That follows the downwardly revised 2.7 percent increase in November (originally 2.8 percent). Consents were issued...
January 30, 2026 15:51 ET The Federal Reserve policy decision was the main event in the final week of January, which saw a heavy flow of economics news. Several data reflecting the trends in the U.S. economy were also released during the week. The interest rate decision from Canada also was in focus. In Europe, economic sentiment data gained attention. The policy decision from Singapore was the highlight in Asia.