Politics

A softer NZ PSI reading may temper near-term NZD optimism, but continued expansion in activity and new orders supports the view that the economy is stabilising, limiting downside rate-cut expectations in the short term.

Paramount's Skydance sweetens bid $650M/Qtr to block Netflix-WBD deal; WBD sale talks may restart.

Delinquent debt hits 4.8%, highest since 2017, but still far from 2009 crisis levels.

Xi Jinping called for domestic demand to become China’s main growth driver, urging stronger consumption, income support and innovation as global trade risks rise. Beijing signals steady fiscal backing but no major stimulus surge.

Economic and event calendar in Asia Monday, February 16, 2026 - China markets closed today Mainland China shuts up shop for the long Lunar New Year holiday break.

Monday open indicative forex prices, 16 February 2026 As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online ... prices are liable to swing around, so take care out there.

Trucking rates surge 23% on tight capacity, while intermodal lags. Expect intermodal rates to rise.