Macro Calendar: Feb 6, 2026 6:24 PM EST
Highlights:
• Negotiations Better Than Fighting: Shaheen on US, Iran - Senator Shaheen calls talks in Oman a good sign and emphasizes negotiations over fighting as State Department urges Americans to leave Iran immediately. Source
• Trump Sets Process for Iran Tariffs But Does Not Apply Them - President Trump enabled his administration to apply tariffs on countries doing business with Iran but stopped short of immediately imposing new duties. Source
• Trump Removes India's 25% Russia-Related Tariff After Deal - President Trump eliminated the extra 25% tariff on Indian goods over Russia oil purchases, cementing terms of this week's trade deal between the nations. Source
• Trump Boosts Argentina Beef Imports in Affordability Push - President Trump signed a directive increasing beef imports from Argentina as his latest move to address Americans' affordability concerns. Source
• Texas Jobs Boom Sputters on Immigrant Crackdown, Dallas Fed Says - Job growth in Texas was almost flat last year as migration to the state plunged and oil prices lagged, according to the Dallas Fed. Source
• Dip Buying Lifts Stocks, Dow Hits 50K - US stocks rebounded Friday following a rocky start to the week, with the Dow reaching the 50,000 milestone. Source