What I Am Reading
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Markets
Commodities
Central Banks
US
- Inflation Slowed to 2.4% in January, Helped by Lower Gasoline PricesWall Street Journal
- Trump plans to roll back tariffs on metal and aluminum goodsFinancial Times
- Why the Middle Class Feels PoorWall Street Journal
Europe
China
- China overhauls consumer price basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its compositionSCMP
- As Chinese provinces slash revenue outlook, analysts warn of debt controlSCMP
- US ‘kill line’ shocks Chinese social media as economic woes shatter illusionsSCMP
- Pentagon adds Chinese firms to military list, then withdraws filingSCMP
Technology & AI
Beyond Markets
US Inflation Rate (January 2026)
- Source:Bureau of Labor Statistics