By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Japan PM Takaichi links yen weakness to trust, urges growth fix
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi told parliament the yen's slide toward 40-year lows is a matter of market trust. She argued that boosting long-ter
Australia's softer inflation may keep RBA on hold, BofA says
Bank of America Securities reports that Australia's second-quarter inflation was softer than the RBA expected, with June price growth coolin
India's central bank pulls in nearly $32 billion via dollar inflow schemes
India's central bank has attracted nearly $32 billion through its June dollar-inflow schemes, mainly via foreign currency non-resident depos
Indonesia's Central Bank Chief Resigns Unexpectedly, Rattling Markets
Indonesia's central bank governor Perry Warjiyo resigned unexpectedly, shaking investor confidence. Deputy Destry Damayanti takes over as in
Singapore Surprises Markets with Another Tightening Move Despite Cooling Inflation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore surprised analysts by tightening policy again on Monday, increasing the slope of the S$NEER band. This c
Baker Hughes rides record $10.5 billion order book to Q2 profit beat
Baker Hughes reported a record $10.5 billion in new orders during Q2, a 49% jump that helped the energy technology firm beat profit expectat
Oil Prices Slide on China-Brokered US-Iran Talks, But Weekly Gain Nears 10%
Oil prices dropped Friday as China reportedly pushed to restart US-Iran talks, raising hopes of a diplomatic resolution. Despite the slide,
Oil Prices Slide as Pakistan, with China's Backing, Seeks to Revive US-Iran Talks
Oil prices dropped sharply on Monday after Reuters reported that Pakistan, backed by China, is trying to restart stalled US-Iran negotiation
BMO Warns 50% US Tariff Threat Could Shave 0.5% Off Canada's Economy and Complicate Bank of Canada Rate Decision
BMO warns that proposed 50% US tariffs could reduce Canada's GDP by 0.5% and complicate the Bank of Canada's next interest rate decision. Th
Morocco's World Cup Spending Drives Growth to 4.9%, But Headwinds Loom Ahead
Morocco's economy grew 4.9% last year, fueled by World Cup infrastructure spending and a strong harvest. The World Bank expects growth to sl
Oil Prices Dip but SLB's Strong Earnings Lift Energy Stocks
Oil prices slipped Friday morning, but energy stocks avoided a steep decline thanks to SLB's nearly 4% jump after beating Q2 earnings estima
U92 Energy Upsizes Unit Offering to C$7M, Adds Private Placement
U92 Energy upsized its unit offering to up to 17.5 million units at C$0.40 each, targeting gross proceeds of about C$7 million. The company