By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Yen's Steepest Weekly Drop Since May Tests BOJ's Patience
Japan's yen is on track for its steepest weekly drop since May, touching fresh 40-year lows against the US dollar. Analysts argue that BOJ r
Germany's PMI Returns to Growth in July as Manufacturing Rebounds, Energy Costs Loom
Germany's private sector expanded in July for the first time in months, with the Composite PMI climbing to 51.2. Manufacturing led the rebou
France's Business Activity Nears Growth as PMI Hits 49.6, but Energy Risks Loom
France's composite PMI climbed to 49.6 in July from 47.2, inching closer to the growth threshold of 50. The improvement beat expectations, b
Oil Prices Set for 13% Weekly Gain as Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea Risks Mount
Oil prices eased Friday but are still on track for a sharp weekly gain after security threats disrupted two key shipping chokepoints. Brent
German Consumer Sentiment Dips to -29.6 as Saving Intentions Rise
German consumer sentiment slipped in August as the NIM-GfK index edged down to -29.6, below economists' forecasts. Households reported weake
RBI Steps In to Support Rupee as Brent Crude Breaches $100, Currency Nears Record Low
The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened through state-run banks to sell dollars as the rupee tested record-weak levels near 96.80 per do
Westpac Forecasts Australia's June CPI Rise to 0.4% on Travel, Rent, Housing Costs
Westpac forecasts Australia's June CPI rose 0.4% month-on-month, pushing annual inflation to 4.2%. Holiday travel, rents, and new-home costs
NAB Forecasts RBA to Hold Rates at 4.35% Through 2026, First Cut Not Until Mid-2027
NAB predicts the RBA will hold rates at 4.35% through 2026, citing cooling growth and stubborn inflation. The first rate cut is not expected
Oil Above $100 Pushes Indian Rupee Toward Record Low as RBI Weighs Intervention
Oil's return above $100 a barrel is putting the Indian rupee under fresh pressure, with traders expecting it to open near 96.85-96.90 per do
Japan Factory Growth Holds Strong in July as Services Slow, Middle East Risks Loom
Japan's factories kept expanding in July, with the flash manufacturing PMI at 54.7, just below June's 54.8. Services slowed, and firms cited
Australia's Private Sector Growth Hits 2026 High in July, Confidence Lags
Australia's private sector grew at its fastest pace of 2026 in July, according to S&P Global's flash PMI. The composite index hit 52.6, driv
Beach Energy's Dividend Cut Puts Capital Allocation Under Investor Spotlight
Beach Energy's 67% interim dividend cut has shifted investor focus to total returns and capital allocation. Euroz Hartleys says shareholders