United States RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism (MoM) registered at 48.8 above expectations (47.9) in February

Feb 3, 2026

Fed’s Barkin: Current US government shutdown will only cause a few days of delay

Federal Reserve (Fed) President of the Bank of Richmond Thomas Barkin said on Tuesday that he is still concerned about risks to employment and inflation data and that he hopes the current United States (US) government shutdown will only cause a few days of delay in data.

AUD: RBA rate hike signals ongoing tightening – BNY

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, aligning with market expectations. The RBA's hawkish tone indicates that inflation pressures are likely to persist, suggesting further policy tightening may be on the horizon.