Singapore GDP: Upgraded growth outlook on AI momentum – UOB

UOB Global Economics & Markets Research reports that Singapore’s 4Q25 GDP was revised significantly higher, driven by stronger manufacturing, services and construction. This lifted full‑year 2025 growth and prompted the authorities to raise the official 2026 forecast range.

Pentagon weighs second carrier as Trump ramps up Iran pressure – WSJ

A Wall Street Journal article reported that the Pentagon is preparing a second aircraft carrier to deploy to the Middle East.

Forex Today: US NFP beat expectations, US Dollar still struggles

The United States (US) released stronger-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls report for January, adding 130K jobs in quite an auspicious start to the year, while the Unemployment Rate ticked lower to 4.3%, and Average Hourly Earnings held steady at 3.7% over the last twelve months.

Indonesia: Fiscal and growth outlook under scrutiny – MUFG

MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lloyd Chan notes Indonesia enters 2026 with solid growth momentum but rising fiscal and policy risks.

US 10-year yield rises after hot NFP hit Fed cut hopes

US Treasury yields rise across the curve on Wednesday, with the US 10-year Treasury note rising nearly one and a half basis points to 4.155% following the release of a strong jobs report in the US, which trimmed investors’ expectations of further easing by the Federal Reserve (Fed).