Eurozone January unemployment rate 7.4% vs 7.4% expected

UK employers expect 3% pay rises but warn AI could cut jobs, with one in six firms planning workforce reductions. Hiring remains weak, the CIPD said, urging the government to avoid tax changes that could further slow recruitment.

BOJ policymakers signalled growing support for further rate hikes if wage and inflation trends hold, though opinions differ on timing. The October meeting summary shows confidence in normalisation but caution over global and domestic risks.

BoJ Summary of Oct meeting highlights the importance of wages to future rate hikes Bank of Japan wants to see rising wage settings. This is not a new piece of information.

RBA's Hauser says its not mad to think future rate cuts would be coming Muddy waters from Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Hauser

Japan’s Takaichi abandons annual budget target, takes softer fiscal consolidation stance The pro-spending leader is preparing a new stimulus package despite Japan’s record debt levels.

RBA's Hauser says getting inflation down will require policy to be restrictive RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser warned that Australia’s economy remains tighter than usual for a recovery, limiting room for further easing.

China’s commerce ministry has suspended export restrictions on gallium, germanium, antimony, and related materials to the U.S. until late 2026. The decision, part of a wider easing of tech-material curbs.