By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Canada's Tariffs Drop to 1.5%, Yet US Exports Still Slide 5%: BMO
Canada has rolled back most retaliatory tariffs, leaving an average rate of just 1.5% on US imports. Yet BMO says US exports to Canada have
Fortum's Soft Quarter Highlights Nuclear Risks, But Datacenter Demand Offers Long-Term Support
Fortum's generation profit fell short of forecasts as nuclear outages and lower power prices weighed on results. However, analysts at Barcla
Bank of Japan Signals Faster Rate Hikes as Weak Yen and AI Costs Stoke Inflation Worries
The Bank of Japan is signaling it may raise interest rates sooner than markets anticipate, as a weak yen and rising input costs keep inflati
RBI's $20 Billion Deposit Drive Barely Lifts Reserves as Forward Book Shrinks
The Reserve Bank of India's $20 billion deposit drive aimed at steadying the rupee had little impact on reserves. Economists say the central
UK Inflation Dips to 2.6% in June, but Bank of England Warns of Rebound to 3%
UK inflation cooled to 2.6% in June, helped by cheaper fuel, but the Bank of England warns it could climb back toward 3% soon. Investors are
Bank Indonesia Holds Rate at 5.75% Despite Market Expectations for a Hike
Bank Indonesia held its key interest rate at 5.75%, defying expectations of a quarter-point increase. The central bank has already raised ra
Iberdrola Profit Jumps 22% as Grid Investment Surges in UK, US, Brazil
Iberdrola's first-half net profit rose 22% to €4.34 billion as the utility ramped up grid investment in Britain, the US, and Brazil. The com
Oil Rally Pushes Indian Bond Yields Higher, But RBI Support Caps Rise
Indian government bonds weakened after Brent crude rose 1.3% to a six-week high, but buying from state-run banks and RBI-linked inflows kept
UK Inflation Dips to 2.6% in June, but Bank of England Still Poised to Hold Rates
UK consumer price inflation cooled to 2.6% in June, slightly below forecasts. Despite the dip, markets still expect the Bank of England to h
Australians Fear Inflation Most, But Many Miss How Rate Hikes Work
A new RBA survey shows inflation is Australians' top economic concern, but just 25% correctly link higher interest rates to lower inflation.
Equinor Nearly Doubles Q2 Profit as Oil and European Gas Prices Surge
Equinor's second-quarter profit nearly doubled to $11.48 billion, fueled by higher oil and European gas prices. The state-backed Norwegian e
South Korea's Factory-Gate Inflation Stays Hot at 8.6% as Central Bank Flags More Rate Hikes
South Korea's factory-gate inflation remained elevated in June, with producer prices up 8.6% year-over-year. The Bank of Korea has signaled