Japan sidesteps technical recession as Q4 growth barely grows by 0.1% qoq.Japan's economy narrowly avoided a technical recession in Q4, but the rebound fell short of expectations. GDP rose just 0.1% qoq, below the 0.4% forecast, though an improvement from Q3's -0.6% contraction.
Japan PM Takaichi to hold first meeting with BOJ chief Ueda since election win.Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will hold their first bilateral meeting on Monday since the ruling party's landslide election victory, which could serve as a venue to discuss the central bank's rate-hike plans.
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2026-02-16 09:53:47
New Zealand
NZ BNZ services falls to 50.9, employment weakness offsets sales strength.New Zealand's BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index eased from 51.7 to 50.9 in January, slipping further below the survey's historical average of 52.8. While the index remains marginally in expansion territory, the details reveal a mixed picture.
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2026-02-16 09:18:30
Japan
Yen softens after strong week, dollar steady as traders weigh rate outlook.The Japanese yen started the week on the back foot after strong gains last week on easing fiscal worries while the U.S. dollar was steady as soft inflation data boosted the case for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve later this year.
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2026-02-16 09:14:13
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FOMC to Remain Constrained by Inflation in 2026.The US economy continued to perform strongly through the turn of the year despite acute uncertainty. According to the latest Atlanta Fed GDPnow nowcast, not even the longest Federal Government shutdown on record was enough to slow GDP growth to trend, let alone below it.
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2026-02-16 09:12:58
United States
Dollar Set to Test Multi-Decade Levels.The US dollar initially rallied from 97.9 in late-December to 99.4 mid-January. However, it then lost its way, falling back to a near 4-year low of 96.2, now 97.0.
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2026-02-16 09:06:18
United States
British Pound flat lines vs. USD as traders await key UK macro data and FOMC minutes.British Pound flat lines vs. USD as traders await key UK macro data and FOMC minutes
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2026-02-16 08:33:44
India
Indian rupee to remain on defensive, bonds to react to supply pressure.The Indian rupee is likely to stay on the defensive this week as traders gauge whether it can hold above the 91-per-dollar mark, while bond yields will contend with supply pressure, with an eye on any support from the government or central bank.
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2026-02-16 08:30:58
Japan
Japan's junior coalition head warns against political meddling in BOJ policy.Japan's government must avoid meddling in monetary policy and focus on steps to build an economy strong enough to weather the potential pain from any further interest rate hikes, the leader of the ruling coalition's junior partner told Reuters.
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2026-02-16 08:10:52
Japan
Japan's GDP grew 0.1% QoQ in Q4 2025 vs 0.4% expected.Japan's GDP grew 0.1% QoQ in Q4 2025 vs 0.4% expected
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2026-02-16 07:58:13
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EUR/JPY, GBP/JPY: Bearish Weekly Reversals Test Bullish Trends.Yen crosses delivered a clear warning to bulls last week, with EUR/JPY and GBP/JPY both printing sizeable bearish reversal patterns on the weekly timeframe. While the broader uptrends remain intact for now, the emergence of these signals at elevated levels suggests directional risks may be starting to shift.
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2026-02-16 07:55:22
Japan
Japanese Yen weakens as GDP miss tempers BoJ rate hike bets; USD/JPY retakes 153.00.Japanese Yen weakens as GDP miss tempers BoJ rate hike bets; USD/JPY retakes 153.00
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2026-02-16 07:55:12
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Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Climbs After Japan's GDP Miss.Soft Japan GDP cools April BoJ hike bets, but Fed rate cut expectations keep USD/JPY under pressure. Technical signals point to downside risks.
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2026-02-16 07:50:24
Singapore
Singapore January exports rise 9.3% but miss expectations, uneven trade recovery continues.Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose 9.3% year-on-year in January, extending the recovery in trade flows but falling short of market expectations for a 12.1% increase.
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2026-02-16 07:44:14
Japan
Asia shares becalmed by holidays, dire Japan data.Asian shares were quietly consolidating recent hefty gains on Monday as holidays made for thin trading, and dismal economic data out of Japan took some of the heat out of that booming market.
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2026-02-16 07:20:19
Japan
Japan's economic growth in Q4 2025 misses estimates.GDP growth fell well short of estimates. Preview is here I'll have more to come on this separately, details and analysis.
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2026-02-16 07:12:41
United Kingdom
United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (YoY) declined to 0% in February from previous 0.5%.United Kingdom Rightmove House Price Index (YoY) declined to 0% in February from previous 0.5%
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2026-02-16 07:05:59
South Korea
South Korea Trade Balance declined to $0B in January from previous $8.74B.South Korea Trade Balance declined to $0B in January from previous $8.74B
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2026-02-16 06:14:17
New Zealand
New Zealand Business NZ PSI: 50.9 (January) vs previous 51.5.New Zealand Business NZ PSI: 50.9 (January) vs previous 51.5
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2026-02-16 04:58:04
New Zealand
New Zealand January card spending mixed messages.New Zealand retail card spending -1.1% m/m in January, reversing December's +0.1%. Total card spending also declined, -0.7% on the month after a 1.0% fall previously.
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2026-02-16 04:47:33
New Zealand
New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (YoY) increased to 0.4% in January from previous -1%.New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (YoY) increased to 0.4% in January from previous -1%
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2026-02-16 04:45:05
New Zealand
New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (MoM) declined to -1.1% in January from previous -0.1%.New Zealand Electronic Card Retail Sales (MoM) declined to -1.1% in January from previous -0.1%
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2026-02-16 04:42:45
New Zealand
New Zealand services sector expands in January but momentum eases.New Zealand's services sector remained in expansion territory at the start of 2026, although momentum eased slightly from the previous month.
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2026-02-16 04:26:37
China
Xi Jinping pushes domestic demand as China braces for rising global trade uncertainty.Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored the need to make domestic demand the primary engine of China's economic growth, signalling a strategic pivot as global trade uncertainty intensifies.
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2026-02-16 03:41:14
China
Economic and event calendar in Asia Monday, February 16, 2026 - China markets closed today.The key market influence today is the closure of Chinese mainland markets and half days on ly in Hong Kong and Singapore (more detail below the screenshot).
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2026-02-15 23:56:03
United Kingdom
Pound Mostly Steady After Weaker GDP.Preliminary British GDP for last quarter was lower than expected at 0.1%, barely above stagnation.
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2026-02-15 18:00:00
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Euro to Pound Technical Analysis, Forecast: Sideways Bias Holds Into Mid-February.The Euro to Pound exchange rate (EUR/GBP) is trading near 0.8695 after rebounding from early-February lows, with price action now testing a key medium-term resistance zone. Recent daily closes show modest upward bias into mid-February, although the pair remains inside the broader multi-month sideways range between roughly 0.8600 and.
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2026-02-15 15:30:00
Japan
Rabobank Dollar to Yen Prediction: USD/JPY Seen Falling to 145 on BoJ Shift.The Dollar to Yen (USD/JPY) exchange rate retreated sharply last week, sliding from highs near 157.00 at the start of February to close around 152.70 on Friday as the yen strengthened across global markets. Rabobank expects further medium-term yen gains and forecasts USD/JPY declining to 145 over the next 12 months.
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2026-02-15 10:29:52
Japan
Japanese Yen Weekly Forecast: USD/JPY Extends Losses on Rate Outlook.Japanese Yen surges after Takaichi win and BoJ hike bets, dragging USD/JPY below 153. Traders eye GDP, trade data, inflation, and Fed Minutes.