By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
BP names Ian Tyler permanent chairman after Manifold ousted
BP has made Ian Tyler its permanent chairman, months after ousting Albert Manifold over governance concerns. The move aims to steady the boa
Thailand's business groups raise growth forecast to 2.1%-2.5%
Thailand's biggest business groups now see the economy growing 2.1%-2.5% this year, up from an earlier 1.6%-2.0% forecast, thanks to a picku
Italy's August Budget Gap Widens Sharply to €12.3 Billion
Italy's Treasury reported a €12.3 billion budget shortfall for August, a sharp jump from €204 million a year earlier. The widening deficit c
Singapore economists lift growth forecasts, see cooler inflation
Economists polled by Singapore's central bank now expect faster growth and slightly cooler inflation. They flagged the Middle East conflict
RBNZ lifts cash rate to 2.75% but signals a slower path ahead
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its official cash rate to 2.75% but signaled a more cautious path ahead, citing significant downside
RBNZ raises cash rate to 2.75% as inflation stays stubbornly high
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its official cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, citing persistent inflation. The bank projects in
BOJ's Takata: Don't tie rate hikes to a fixed schedule
Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata says the central bank shouldn't lock itself into a preset schedule for rate hikes, even after raisi
Australia's Q2 growth cools but stays above RBA's 2% limit, September hike odds rise
Australia's economy grew 0.4% in Q2, with annual growth at 2.1%, still above the RBA's 2% speed limit. Markets now see a 57% chance of a Sep
Australia's June quarter growth picks up but households stay cautious
Australia's economy expanded 0.4% in the June quarter, but growth per person stalled and households saved more, lifting the saving rate to 6
Deep Yellow cedes control of Namibia uranium JV to Core Energy in AU$5M deal
Deep Yellow is letting Core Energy earn control of a Namibia uranium exploration joint venture in a two-step AU$5 million deal. The miner's
Japan's monetary base shrinks at fastest pace since 2024
Japan's monetary base contracted 15.7% year over year in August, the sharpest decline since the slide began in September 2024. The drop sign
Australian industry activity improves but record cost gap squeezes margins
Australia's industry index improved in August, but a record gap between input costs and selling prices signals a fresh margin squeeze for ma