Economy 24 January 2026 - 22 February 2026

Huntington Bancshares Heads Higher Into June With Jobs Report Ahead
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Huntington Bancshares Heads Higher Into June With Jobs Report Ahead

Huntington Bancshares surged on Friday, closing out the week with a strong move higher. The stock led regional banks, helped by heavier trading volume as investors shrugged off a slow news stretch going into the weekend. Shares of the Columbus, Ohio-based lender ended Friday at $16.36, up 1.49% for a second day of gains. Volume hit 40.5 million shares, well above the 50-day average of about 22.0 million. The S&P 500 rose 0.22%. The Dow advanced 0.72%.
May 31, 2026
$11 billion share supply? Indonesia’s IHSG braces for free-float shake-up in week ahead
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$11 billion share supply? Indonesia’s IHSG braces for free-float shake-up in week ahead

Jakarta, Feb 22, 2026, 14:46 WIB — Market’s done for the day Indonesia’s stock market is staring down a looming surge in supply as the minimum “free float” threshold is poised to jump to 15% from 7.5%. That tweak, flagged by an IDX director, could unleash about 187 trillion rupiah of shares onto the board. Liza Camelia Suryanata, head of research at Kiwoom Sekuritas Indonesia, described the move as a potential “turning point,” though she warned of “short-term volatility” if either liquidity or prices take a hit during the adjustment.
February 22, 2026
CPI cools to 2.4%, but AI selloff keeps Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq on edge
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CPI cools to 2.4%, but AI selloff keeps Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq on edge

Consumer prices in the U.S. climbed 0.2% for January, according to government figures released Friday. That nudged annual inflation down to 2.4%. Stock index futures trimmed earlier losses following the data. Stripping out food and energy, core CPI came in at a 0.3% monthly increase and 2.5% over the last year. This week’s inflation data arrives with stocks on edge. Investors are combing through signals for clues on when the Federal Reserve could lower rates next—especially after last week’s unexpectedly hot jobs report. Heading into Friday, futures put the odds of a June cut near 70%, with markets penciling in about 60 basis points of easing for the year. Deutsche Bank analysts, though, cautioned a fresh “hawkish” reading might easily
February 13, 2026
RBI clears AU Small Finance Bank CEO Sanjay Agarwal for a third term as universal bank push nears
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RBI clears AU Small Finance Bank CEO Sanjay Agarwal for a third term as universal bank push nears

AU Small Finance Bank founder Sanjay Agarwal will stay on as managing director and chief executive for another three years starting April 19, after the Reserve Bank of India signed off on his reappointment, the lender said late Thursday in an exchange filing. The RBI’s approval letter, dated Feb. 12, followed earlier clearances from the board and shareholders back in October and December. This decision is a big deal for AU, which is pushing to become a universal bank — a step up from its current small finance bank status. AU got in-principle approval on Aug. 7, 2025, to make the switch, after filing its application in September 2024, Reuters reported.
February 13, 2026
NFIB survey: US small-business optimism slips in January 2026 as uncertainty jumps, sales hopes rise
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NFIB survey: US small-business optimism slips in January 2026 as uncertainty jumps, sales hopes rise

U.S. small-business optimism edged down in January, while uncertainty jumped as more owners questioned whether it is a good time to expand, a closely watched survey showed this week. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index slipped 0.2 point to 99.3, while its uncertainty gauge rose seven points to 91. Small firms account for nearly half of private-sector jobs, and the shift in mood matters because it can show up quickly in hiring and spending. The reading came in below economists’ expectations for no change, with owners again pointing to inflation, labour quality and the cost or availability of insurance as sticking points.
February 11, 2026
Singapore forms National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) to chase the $1.8 trillion space economy forecast for 2035
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Singapore forms National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS) to chase the $1.8 trillion space economy forecast for 2035

Singapore plans to launch its own space agency on April 1, 2026, consolidating efforts around national space capabilities and new regulations for the sector. The Ministry of Trade and Industry said this step will enable the country to “fully harness the value and opportunities of the growing global space economy.” Tan See Leng made the announcement during the inaugural space summit. Officials note that space-based systems already support digital connectivity, navigation, maritime monitoring, and climate resilience in this trade-reliant city-state. At the summit, Tan urged the agency to help Singapore “unlock the full potential of space technology applications for Singapore’s national and regional needs,” while safeguarding its assets amid a growing crowded space environment.
February 2, 2026
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