Macro Calendar: Feb 15, 2026 10:24 PM EST

Highlights:

• Thailand Beats Growth Estimates in Boost to New Government — Thailand's Q4 economy expanded well above expectations, driven by a rebound in consumption, investment, and government spending. Source

• Malaysia's Surprise Growth Surge Spurs 2026 Forecast Upgrades — A much stronger-than-expected quarter has triggered a wave of analyst upgrades, with some predicting Malaysia will again outperform official projections this year. Source

• Japan's Economy Ekes Out Anemic Growth as Takaichi Eyes Spending — Japan posted far weaker Q4 2025 output than forecast, reinforcing the case for PM Takaichi's proactive fiscal spending agenda. Source

• Prabowo Fury on Market Rout Shows Growing Divisions in Indonesia — Indonesia's president ordered the firing of financial regulators after warnings about MSCI's concerns reportedly went unheeded. Source

• India Seeks to Revive Private Investment in High-Speed Roads — India is working to attract private capital back into highway construction a decade after investors pulled back over revenue risks and bureaucratic delays. Source

• UK House Prices Stall as Buyers Enjoy Most Choice in a Decade — UK home sellers held prices flat this month as a surge in listed properties gave buyers the strongest bargaining position in ten years, per Rightmove. Source

• Data Black Holes Leave Policymakers 'Flying Blind' in Hunt for Next Crash — The rapid growth of private markets has obscured data that regulators and economists depend on to identify systemic risks. Source

• Japan Says China's Warning Over Militarism Not Based on Facts — Tokyo pushed back on Chinese diplomat Wang Yi's claim that Japan is returning to militarism, saying the assertion does not reflect reality. Source

• Netanyahu Says Iran Deal Has to Strip Away Nuclear Capabilities — Israeli PM Netanyahu said he proposed terms for a deescalation deal with Iran during last week's meeting with President Trump. Source

• UK's Starmer Wants AI Chatbots to Follow Online Safety Rules — PM Starmer pledged to ensure AI chatbots comply with laws designed to protect children online, targeting harmful content. Source