Macro Calendar: Feb 15, 2026 10:58 PM EST

Highlights:

• Singapore Home Sales See Slower Start to Year on Buyer Caution — New home sales in Singapore began 2026 sluggishly as a couple of projects drew mixed responses from cautious buyers. Bloomberg

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

• Japan Says China's Warning Over Militarism Not Based on Facts — Tokyo pushed back against Chinese diplomat Wang Yi's claim that Japan is returning to militarism, calling it inconsistent with reality. Bloomberg

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

• Malaysia's Surprise Growth Surge Spurs 2026 Forecast Upgrades — Stronger-than-expected Q4 growth has triggered a wave of analyst upgrades for Malaysia's 2026 outlook, with some expecting the country to again outperform official projections. Bloomberg

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

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

• UK's Starmer Wants AI Chatbots to Follow Online Safety Rules — PM Starmer pledged to ensure AI chatbots comply with existing child-protection laws governing harmful online content. Bloomberg

• Data Black Holes Leave Policymakers 'Flying Blind' in Hunt for Next Crash — The rapid expansion of private markets has created data gaps that hinder regulators' ability to identify systemic risks in the global economy. Bloomberg

• 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, highlighting deepening policy divisions. Bloomberg