By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
New Zealand business confidence dips but activity picks up in August
New Zealand firms are slightly less optimistic about the future, but their reports of recent activity improved in August. The mixed signals
PetroChina's first-half profit jumps 22% on higher oil prices and fuel demand
PetroChina's first-half net profit climbed 22% to 103.94 billion yuan as higher oil prices and firmer fuel demand, especially aviation, lift
August jobs report: Can the US labor market stop the bleeding?
After July's surprise job losses, all eyes are on Friday's August jobs report. Economists expect a modest rebound, but another weak number c
Fed's Warsh Warns Inflation Fight Isn't Over, Hints at More Rate Hikes
At Jackson Hole, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh warned that inflation isn't defeated yet, hinting at possible further rate hikes. Investors now weigh
US corporate profits hit record share of income as worker pay falls to 70-year low
Corporate America is earning a record share of the nation's income, while workers' slice has shrunk to levels not seen since the 1950s. The
Westbridge sells Alberta solar-plus-storage project for C$26.7M
Westbridge Renewable Energy is selling its Red Willow solar-plus-storage project in Alberta for C$26.7 million. The deal includes upfront ca
Canada's GDP grows 3.3% in Q2 as exports and consumer spending rebound
Canada's GDP expanded at a 3.3% annualized rate in the second quarter, powered by a 3.6% rise in exports and stronger consumer spending. The
France and Spain inflation rises in August, keeping ECB rate hike on table
France and Spain both reported faster inflation for August, driven mainly by higher energy prices. The data keeps a September European Centr
Petronas posts strong first half but warns on geopolitical volatility
Malaysia's state-owned energy giant reported a 15% jump in first-half revenue to 152.4 billion ringgit, helped by stronger output and higher
Germany's jobless rate holds at 6.4% as August unemployment rises less than expected
Germany's unemployment rose by 4,000 in August, less than expected, while the jobless rate held at 6.4%. Job openings climbed to 656,000, su
Sweden's Q2 GDP Beats Forecasts as Confidence Rises Before Election
Sweden's GDP rose 1.6% in Q2 2026, outpacing expectations. Investment, exports, and a fourth straight monthly gain in consumer confidence fu
New Zealand consumer confidence slips in August as big-ticket buying cools
New Zealand households turned more cautious in August, with the ANZ-Roy Morgan confidence index slipping to 98. Fewer people saw it as a goo