Macro Calendar: Feb 15, 2026 7:12 PM EST

Highlights:

• UK House Prices Stall as Buyers Enjoy Most Choice in a Decade — Rightmove survey shows UK sellers held prices flat this month as a surge in available listings gave buyers the strongest bargaining position in roughly ten years. Bloomberg

• Japan's Economy Ekes Out Growth as Takaichi Eyes More Spending — Japan's Q4 2025 GDP returned to growth after a sharp prior contraction, bolstering PM Takaichi's case for continued proactive fiscal spending. Bloomberg

• UK's Starmer Wants AI Chatbots to Follow Online Safety Rules — PM Starmer pledged to bring AI chatbots under existing online safety laws aimed at protecting children from harmful content. Bloomberg

• Data Black Holes Leave Policymakers 'Flying Blind' in Hunt for Next Crash — The rapid expansion of private markets has created significant data gaps that regulators and economists say hinder their ability to spot systemic risks. 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 amid a stock market plunge. Bloomberg

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

• Trump Sanctions Chief Poised to Leave After Bessent Tension — John Hurley, the administration's top sanctions official, is expected to depart following reported friction with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bloomberg

• Trump Says Board of Peace Members Pledged More Than $5 Billion — President Trump said founding members of his Board of Peace have committed over $5 billion toward humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Gaza. Bloomberg

• Magyar Sees Hungary on Cusp of Pro-EU Turn as Election Nears — Opposition leader Peter Magyar launched the final phase of campaigning ahead of April elections, claiming he is close to ending PM Orbán's 16-year rule. Bloomberg

• AOC Tests Foreign-Policy Waters at Munich Conference — Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's appearance at the Munich Security Conference signaled a broadening policy focus and fueled further speculation about a 2028 presidential bid. Bloomberg