January 15, 2026
United States:
US Jobless Claims Fall to 198,000, Below All Estimates
Applications for US unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week to the lowest level since November, following weeks of holiday season volatility in the data.
Initial claims decreased by 9,000 to 198,000 in the week ended Jan. 10, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.
Europe:
German Economy Grows for First Year Since 2022 on Spending
Germany’s economy grew for the first year since 2022 as a government spending spree helps the country overcome its lengthy industrial slump.
Gross domestic product rose 0.2% in 2025 following two consecutive annual contractions — matching the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of analysts.
Asia:
BOJ Is Said to Heighten Focus on Price Impact of Weak Yen
Bank of Japan officials are paying increasing attention to the yen’s potential impact on inflation, with possible implications for future rate hikes after a likely hold decision next week, according to people familiar with the matter.
The officials see the weak yen as a factor with growing influence, particularly as businesses become more inclined to pass on higher input costs to their customers, according to the people.
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