Industrial Production Increased in January
U.S. industrial output charged ahead in January, according to data published by the Federal Reserve.
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Rising Demand for Nuclear Power Pressures Uranium Supply
The surge in demand for data centers and nuclear power to keep them running is stressing the global uranium supply, raising concerns about a potential shortage of fuel for reactors.
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Durable-Goods Orders Slipped in December
Demand for U.S. durable goods slipped in December, according to delayed data published by the Commerce Department.
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Dow Rises as Tech Stocks Gain
Stocks rose while global benchmarks also gained. Several major Asian markets were closed for Lunar New Year holidays.
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U.K. Inflation Slowed in January
The reading increases the chances of a rate cut by the Bank of England when policymakers next meet in March.
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U.S. Housing Starts Rose in November, December
Housing starts rose in both November and December, reflecting that some of the headwinds in the home-building sector subsided toward the end of 2025.
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Higher U.S. Tariffs Not to Blame for Jump in Chinese Exports to Europe, ECB Says
There was little evidence of trade being diverted to the eurozone, although the central bank did find signs of diversion to Africa and ASEAN countries.
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ECB's Lagarde Hasn't Made Decision on Finishing Term
The central bank president is meant to serve until late 2027. Her spokesperson said she is focused on her mission.
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Billionaires' Low Taxes Are Becoming a Problem for the Economy
Tax avoidance by the superwealthy is an economic issue as well as a political one.
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Are the Fed's Economic Models Wrong? Future Rate Moves Depend on the Answer.
The White House says the Federal Reserve underestimates productivity gains. Not so, says Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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Japan Plans $36 Billion in U.S. Investments Under Trump Administration Deal
Projects include critical minerals, oil and gas infrastructure and power generation, U.S. officials say.
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Fed Minutes Could Show Higher Bar for Rate Cuts as Inflation Lingers. What to Watch.
The minutes are expected to show a central bank that believes policy is sufficiently restrictive for now and is in no hurry to ease further.
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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 in the year ahead.
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Resilient U.S. Oil Production Is a Boon to Trump. How Long Will It Last?
The oil patch defied expectations over the past year by weathering low crude prices with record-breaking production. But big drillers are preparing for a slowdown.
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Big Tech Is Buying Up America's Land-and Home Builders Can't Compete
Resistance grows to more land sales in Northern Virginia. "They'd rather have homes than data," said a former Prince William County supervisor.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
February 18, 2026 13:00 ET (18:00 GMT)
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