Macro Calendar: Feb 6, 2026 6:21 AM EST
Highlights:
• UK PM Keir Starmer faces potential government collapse over scandal involving his US ambassador pick amid Epstein-related fallout. Source
• TikTok receives EU ultimatum to redesign platform features that regulators warn could harm users' physical and mental wellbeing. Source
• Illinois faces unprecedented budget pressure as Trump administration threatens to cut federal funding, according to Governor Pritzker's office. Source
• NASA astronauts will carry Apple iPhones on next month's landmark moon mission to document and share images from the deepest space travel in human history. Source
• Zimbabwe secures 10-month IMF staff-monitored program, marking crucial progress toward clearing billions in debt arrears after years of negotiations. Source
• French champagne and perfume exports to US declined sharply in late 2025, impacted by Trump tariffs and weaker dollar. Source
• Australia's RBA delivered 2026's first rate hike as central bank chief explains inflation pressures beyond monetary policy control. Source