The monthly economic roundup provides you with a concise recap and key takeaways from the month that has been and highlights of the global and Australian economies, policy and markets. It also flags upcoming events.

In the February edition read about:

• Japan in recession and China in deflation, but US jobs growth continued.
• Unemployment back above 4 per cent for first time in two years.
• Markets now less optimistic about Fed rate cuts.
• Australia’s December quarter GDP results released next week.

Read the February edition here.