Macro Calendar: Feb 10, 2026 10:04 AM EST

Highlights:

• Duke Energy signs deals to power data centers with Microsoft and Compass Data Centers, with CEO discussing grid reliability and Trump administration collaboration. Source

• Russia's war funding pressured by large oil discounts needed to maintain export flows, with seaborne crude deliveries remaining stable despite reduced shipments to India. Source

• Kenya's central bank cuts benchmark rate for 10th consecutive time to stimulate economic growth as inflation expected to stay contained. Source

• South Africa's economy enters strongest phase in decade with potential for accelerated growth if infrastructure improvements advance, according to Standard Bank economist. Source

• US retail sales unexpectedly stalled in December, indicating weaker consumer spending to close the holiday season. Source

• India tightens social media content rules, particularly targeting AI-generated and manipulated material on platforms. Source