By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
RBC Lifts Kinder Morgan Q3 EBITDA Forecast on Stronger Oil Prices
RBC analysts boosted their third-quarter adjusted EBITDA forecast for Kinder Morgan to $2.13 billion, pointing to stronger WTI crude prices.
Oregen Energy seeks CA$1.5M placement for Namibia seismic work
Oregen Energy, a microcap explorer, is raising up to CA$1.5 million via a private placement. The funds will cover working capital and seismi
IMF warns Algeria's currency reserves could fall by more than half by 2031
The IMF expects Algeria's foreign-exchange reserves to shrink from $51 billion in 2025 to $19.8 billion by 2031. Wider current account defic
Morocco holds rates at 2.25% despite 28.4% jump in energy import costs
Bank Al-Maghrib held its benchmark rate at 2.25% on Tuesday, even as it projected a 28.4% jump in the energy import bill. The bank sees infl
Oil Slips Below $100 as Energy ETFs Retreat Before the Open
Crude prices dropped early Tuesday, pulling energy ETFs lower before the bell. TotalEnergies signed an MOU with Venezuela's PDVSA, and Solar
Hungary's Central Bank Pauses Rate Cuts, Flags Global Inflation Risks
The National Bank of Hungary kept its base rate at 5.5%, ending a streak of cuts. Policymakers cited global inflation risks and a plan to gr
Germany's Growth Forecast Upgraded, But Long-Term Woes Persist
Germany's leading economic institutes now expect 1.3% growth in 2026 and 1.1% in 2027, up from prior estimates. But a projected slowdown to
Saudi Construction Costs Climb Again as Labor and Equipment Bills Rise
Saudi Arabia's construction cost index rose 2.3% year on year in August, with labor and equipment rentals driving the increase. The data mat
RBI Defends Rupee's 95.80-96 Zone as Liquidity Surplus Shrinks
Traders say the RBI is leaning on state-run banks to sell dollars and using dollar-rupee swaps to defend the 95.80-96 per dollar zone. The i
South Africa's Tuesday: Bond Auction and Leading Indicator in Focus
South Africa faces a busy Tuesday with a government bond auction and a leading economic indicator on the calendar. Global markets stay upbea
New Zealand Review Faults Central Bank's Slow Pandemic Exit
A Finance Ministry review says the RBNZ's pandemic stimulus lingered too long, adding to excess demand and inflation. The finding could shap
Rupee Opens Firmer, But Oil And RBI Watch Keep Traders Cautious
The rupee opened a touch firmer against the dollar, helped by softer oil and lower long-dated US Treasury yields. But with crude near $100 a