Macro Calendar: Feb 6, 2026 3:19 PM EST

Highlights:

• US consumer borrowing increased in December by the most in a year, driven by growth in both revolving and non-revolving credit. Source

• Kalshi prediction market app downloads surged to 3 million in January, more than four times DraftKings or FanDuel's monthly totals ahead of Super Bowl. Source

• Iran's Foreign Minister said US-Iran nuclear talks in Oman had a "good start" with potential for future framework agreement, causing oil prices to initially drop. Source

• Trump administration officials are exploring an antitrust investigation into US homebuilders to address housing affordability crisis. Source

• The $16 billion NY-NJ Gateway Hudson River rail tunnel project faces potential halt after Trump administration froze funding, with case now in court. Source

• Canada's government is working to establish a Chinese-Canadian auto plant joint venture for global electric vehicle exports. Source