Has Moscow really overcome the sanctions regime? It is time to talk facts, not fiction. Source: aljazeera.com

US consumer confidence ticked up in February on more upbeat prospects for the economy, incomes and job market. Source: bloomberg.com

Former Conservative laments divorce changes and says Reform UK will pursue policies to boost birthrate Source: theguardian.com

Presidents have historically struggled with reaping credit for good economic news while distancing themselves from the bad. Source: detroitnews.com

Economist Mark Zandi warns that the market is being driven by speculation and a disconnect from the broader economy. Source: businessinsider.com

A solid consumer economy and steady labor market mean that the Fed should be primarily focused on addressing elevated inflation, Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said. Source: wsj.com