United States Redbook Index (YoY) rose from previous 6.5% to 7.2% in February 13

Feb 18, 2026

US Durable Goods Orders contracted 1.4% in December

Durable Goods in the US dropped to $319.6 billion, or 1.4%, in December, the US Census Bureau reported on Wednesday. This print followed the 5.4% increase recorded in the previous month and surpassed market expectations for a 2.0% contraction.

CAD: Softer CPI lowers BoC reaction threshold – TD Securities

TD Securities analysts note that Canadian January CPI surprised slightly to the downside at 2.3% year-on-year, with core measures also easing. They argue the Bank of Canada is unlikely to overreact but say softer core momentum reduces the bar for policy response to future growth headwinds.