February 6, 2026/CSL Update The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its January 2026 Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report for the agriculture, services, and industry sectors. The composite PMI stood at 55.7 points in January from 57.6 points in December 2025, remaining in the expansion zone. This reading signals […]
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Vague Oman Talks Set Oil Up for Whiplash
February 6, 2026/Oilprice.com Tom Kool Editor, Oilprice.com U.S.–Iran nuclear talks in Oman cooled oil markets, pushing Brent back to $67 and setting up volatility as vague outcomes leave sentiment hostage to headlines. Friday, February 6, 2026 The start of US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman has had a placating effect on oil […]
Economic Outlook and Supply-Side (Dis)Inflation Dynamics
February 6, 2026/US Federal Reserve By Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson Thank you, Wendy, for the kind introduction. It is an honor to speak at the Brookings Institution.1 Today, I will start by sharing my outlook for the economy. Then, I will discuss the possible implications of that outlook for […]
