Global Economy Briefing: January 27, 2026

2026-01-28 - 09:10

Key Points U.S. consumers turned sharply more cautious, even as house prices kept rising and services improved in Texas. Europe’s labor and demand signals were mixed: Spain’s unemployment fell, Germany’s car market was strong, France’s confidence held. Latin America was split: Mexico posted a larger trade surplus, while Brazil’s confidence slipped and inflation stayed sticky.