January Hiring Surge Defies Forecasts as Unemployment Rate Dips

Washington, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Defying grim forecasts of just 55,000, the U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs in January, lowering unemployment to 4.3 percent and bolstering the case for stable interest rates.

Morgan Stanley Strategist Warns High Expectations May Lead to Market Letdown

Navarro Links Expected Drop in Job Growth to Mass Deportations

Markets Pause Near Record Highs as Investors Await Critical Economic Data

Emerging Markets Overtake G7 as Global Renewable Expansion Rate Halves

Shopify Beats Revenue Estimates and Reveals $2 Billion Stock Repurchase

Ottawa, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
On February 11, 2026, Shopify reported a 31% surge in holiday-quarter revenue, reaching $3.67 billion and defying economic headwinds. Buoyed by resilient consumer spending and a strong 2026 outlook, the e-commerce giant also authorized a new $2 billion share buyback program, signaling robust confidence in its long-term growth.

ByteDance Turns to Samsung to Manufacture Custom AI Chips Amid Supply Constraints

AI Demand Propels TSMC to Record January Revenue and Stock Highs

FDA Declines Review of Moderna’s Flu Vaccine Application Citing Study Design Issues

SPACSphere Acquisition Corp. Raises $172.5 Million to Target Digital Assets and Healthcare

FAA Grounds All El Paso Flights for 10 Days Citing National Defense Risks

El Paso, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
In a move unseen since 9/11, the FAA designated El Paso ‘National Defense Airspace,’ grounding all flights for ten days and authorizing deadly force against imminent threats.

Trump Directs Pentagon to Purchase Coal Power to Revive Domestic Industry

Trump Demands Ownership Stake to Permit Gordie Howe Bridge Opening

Susan Collins Confirms 2026 Reelection Bid for Critical Maine Senate Seat

Bannon Flags Critical Drop in Voter Enthusiasm Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Europe Targets Space Sovereignty With Historic Ariane 64 Heavy-Lift Debut

Kourou, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.
Europe’s aerospace sector faces a defining moment this week as the Ariane 64 prepares for its maiden flight from French Guiana. This mission not only attempts to break the continent’s reliance on SpaceX but also commences a massive commercial partnership with Amazon’s Project Leo. With 32 satellites on board, success is crucial for re-establishing sovereign access to heavy-lift capabilities.

Chancellor Identifies European Integration as Primary Driver for UK Economic Growth

S&P Downgrades Outlook as China Property Crisis Becomes Entrenched

China Projects Record 9.5 Billion Trips as Lunar New Year Travel Rush Tests Economic Sentiment

Pakistan Authorizes T20 World Cup Match Against India, Averting ICC Financial Crisis

Bad Bunny’s All-Spanish Set Highlights Rising Latin American Influence

Santa Clara, Monday, 9 February 2026.
Bad Bunny made history on February 8, 2026, delivering the Super Bowl’s first-ever all-Spanish halftime show, a strategic pivot highlighting the immense economic power of the Hispanic consumer base.

Super Bowl LX Versus World Cup 2026: Analyzing the Massive Prize Money Disparity

Joe Montana Scored Big in Silicon Valley with Liquid 2 Ventures

Team USA Edges Out Japan for Figure Skating Gold in High-Stakes Finale

North Dakota State Agrees to Join Mountain West Football in 2026 Expansion Deal