Global Economy Briefing: January 30, 2026

2026-01-30 - 08:55

Key Points U.S. trade weakened and gas storage drew hard, but factory orders jumped and unit labor costs stayed negative. Europe’s confidence improved and credit growth held, while Italy’s bond yields stayed stable. Brazil’s inflation and credit accelerated, but jobs swung deeply negative, raising a growth warning. United States The day was “strong production, softer