Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 26th February 2026
Today's economic data releases include critical indicators such as consumer confidence in the Eurozone, US jobless claims, Tokyo CPI, and January retail sales.
US State Dept. reportedly urges DoJ to thoroughly probe Netflix (NFLX) - Warner Bros (WBD) deal, according to a letter
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Newsquawk Daily Economic Releases - 26th February 2026
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- Data: EZ Consumer Confidence Final (Feb), US Jobless Claims, Japanese Tokyo CPI (Feb), Retail Sales (Jan)
- Events: BoK Policy Announcement
- Speakers: BoJ's Takata; ECB's Lagarde; BoE's Lombardelli; Fed's Bowman
- Supply: Italy, US
- Earnings: CoreWeave, Intuit, Vistra Energy, Autodesk, Dell, Baidu, Warner Bros Discovery, Allianz, Deutsche Telecom, Munich Re, Schneider Electric, AXA, Engie, Saint-Gobain
These metrics can significantly affect market sentiment and provide insights into consumer behavior, which in turn may influence central bank policies, particularly regarding interest rates. Traders should closely monitor these figures as they can impact not just the respective currencies but also broader market dynamics.
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