Behind the Headlines

A weekly global macro update highlighting weak but stable US labor markets, persistent deflationary risks in China, and a significant political shift in Japan following the LDP's landslide election victory.

Key Takeaways

• 1.US labor market conditions are weak but stable, with January payrolls beating expectations but 2025 growth revised significantly lower.
• 2.China continues to face deflationary pressures and a housing crisis, depressing domestic consumption and creating economic imbalances.
• 3.Japan's LDP won a landslide victory, granting a mandate for consumption tax cuts and potential structural reforms to boost growth.

Table of Contents

• The Headlines
• The Week Behind
• The Week Ahead
• Important Information

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