Macro Calendar: Feb 7, 2026 7:14 AM EST

Highlights:

• Globalization Is Alive and Well in the Middle East - While protectionism spreads globally, the Middle East region remains open for business according to Bloomberg analysis. Source

• ECB Holds, UK Tilts Toward Rate Cut - The European Central Bank kept rates unchanged while President Lagarde downplayed the euro rally and said inflation remains broadly balanced. Source

• EU Considers More Defense Funds After €150 Billion Loan Ends - The European Union is exploring additional defense funding options after its initial €150 billion loan program was oversubscribed. Source

• Zelenskiy Says US Looks For Deal Ending Russia's War by June - Ukraine's President reports the US is proposing to complete all negotiations and documentation to end Russia's invasion by June. Source