By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Rupee Gains 0.2% as Oil Rally Cools and RBI Inflow Measures Bring $20.72 Billion
India's rupee rose 0.2% on Tuesday as the recent oil rally cooled and the Reserve Bank of India reported that its new measures to attract fo
Vaar Energi's $1.33 Billion BlueNord Deal Creates a Nordic Oil Giant
Vaar Energi is buying BlueNord in a $1.33 billion deal to create Europe's largest independent oil and gas producer. The Eni-backed firm expe
Statkraft Q2 Profit Doubles as Nordic Power Prices Surge Despite Dry Weather
Statkraft's Q2 profit doubled to NOK 5.1 billion as higher Nordic power prices offset lower hydropower output from dry weather. The result h
New Zealand Inflation Stays Hot at 4.1% as Fuel Costs Surge
New Zealand's inflation remained elevated in the second quarter, with annual CPI at 4.1%. Fuel costs, especially petrol and diesel, were the
Uranium Royalty Shareholders Approve Sweetwater Deal, Paving Way for Nasdaq Listing
Uranium Royalty shareholders approved the Sweetwater Entities acquisition, clearing the way for a new Delaware parent company to list on Nas
Oil Stocks Rise as US-Iran Talks Keep Geopolitical Risk in Check
US energy stocks rose Monday even as crude oil prices slipped, as investors balanced weekend violence in the Middle East against the possibi
Canada's Loonie Dips as June Inflation Slows to 2.8%, Rate Hike Bets Fade
Canada's annual inflation rate fell to 2.8% in June, softer than expected. The loonie slipped 0.3% as traders trimmed bets on further Bank o
Canada's Inflation Eases to 2.8% in June as Gas Prices Drop, Core Pressures Persist
Canada's annual inflation rate eased to 2.8% in June, down from 3.2% in May, as cheaper gasoline pulled down the headline number. Core infla
Canada's June Inflation Slows to 2.8% as Gas Prices Drop, but Middle East Tensions Loom
Canada's inflation rate cooled to 2.8% in June, mainly due to a sharp drop in gasoline prices. Core inflation measures also eased, but risin
India's Core Infrastructure Output Hits 5% in June, Fastest in Five Months
India's core infrastructure output grew 5% year-on-year in June, the quickest pace in five months. The new index, based on 2022-23, showed i
Canada's June CPI Expected to Hold at 3.2% as Gas and Travel Costs Ease
Scotiabank expects Canada's June inflation to hold steady at 3.2% year-on-year, with lower gasoline and travel costs offsetting seasonal pri
Poland's Factory Output and Wages Beat Forecasts, But Rate Cut Hopes Remain
Poland's June factory output and wages both beat expectations, but economists still expect the central bank to cut interest rates later this