Global Economy Briefing: January 30, 2026 Morning

2026-01-31 - 09:25

Key Points Europe grew a bit faster than expected in Q4, with unemployment down, while Spain’s inflation cooled and output stayed strong. The U.S. showed hotter producer inflation and a much wider trade deficit, but factory sentiment jumped sharply. Latin America delivered mixed signals: Mexico rebounded in Q4, Brazil’s job market broke sharply, and Colombia