Macro Calendar: Feb 9, 2026 9:34 AM EST

Highlights:

• Hassett Sees Leaner Jobs Numbers Ahead on Less Population Growth - National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett expects lower US jobs numbers in coming months as population growth slows. Source

• NJ Transit, Amtrak Trains to NYC See Long Delays on Wire Issues - Monday morning commuters face extended delays due to downed overhead wires affecting New Jersey Transit and Amtrak services. Source

• IMF Chief Plays Down the Dollar's 'Short Term Variations' - IMF head downplays the dollar's decline over the past year, saying the US currency will likely retain its dominant position. Source

• Villeroy Quits Bank of France, Letting Macron Pick Governor - Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau unexpectedly resigned early, allowing Macron to choose his successor instead of a potential far-right future president. Source

• Copper Price Surge Is Masking Mining Woes in Top Producer, Chile - Chile's modest increase in copper export values appears to hide declining output as the top producer faces falling grades and underperforming mines. Source

• Mexico Inflation Accelerated in January, Backing Rate Pause - Mexican inflation accelerated in January, supporting the central bank's decision to pause its record easing cycle while raising headline and core estimates. Source

• Next US Jobs Report Will Define Just How Much Labor Market Is Slowing Down - The upcoming jobs report is expected to reveal the extent of US labor market slowdown in recent years or potentially show no growth at all. Source

• Hard to Short Oil Due to 'Looming Risk,' Macquarie Says - Macquarie energy strategist cites "looming risk" of supply disruptions making oil difficult to short despite eased Middle East tensions. Source