February 4, 2026
United States:
US Private Hiring Missed Forecasts in January, ADP Data Show
US companies added fewer jobs than expected in January, pointing to a continued slowdown in the labor market at the start of the year.
Private-sector payrolls increased by 22,000 after a downward revision to the prior month, according to ADP Research data released Wednesday.
Europe:
Euro-Zone Inflation Rate Falls to Lowest in More Than a Year
Euro-area inflation sank well below the European Central Bank’s 2% target as officials weigh their next steps on interest rates.
Consumer prices rose 1.7% from a year ago in January — down from a revised 2% in December and in line with the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey.
Asia:
China’s Services Activity Picks Up in Sign of Economic Momentum
China’s services activity picked up after growing at a slower rate for four straight months, a private survey showed, suggesting that pockets of the economy are seeing renewed momentum despite a rocky start to the year.
The RatingDog China services purchasing managers’ index rose to 52.3 in January from 52 in the prior month, according to a statement published Wednesday.
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