By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
BOJ Deputy Governor Warns Weak Yen Could Force Faster Rate Hikes
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino warned that a weak yen could push inflation above the 2% target, forcing the central bank to act
China's factory profit growth cools as AI-driven exporters lead
China's factory profits grew 11.2% in July, down from June's 15.1%, as AI-driven exporters led gains but consumer-facing industries stayed w
Banxico lifts growth outlook but pushes back inflation target to 2027
Banxico now sees the Mexican economy growing 1.5% this year, but inflation is proving stickier than expected. The central bank pushed back i
US growth steady at 1.5% but inflation gauge revised higher
The US economy grew at a 1.5% annualized pace in Q2, unchanged from the prior estimate. But a key inflation measure was revised higher, sign
Energy stocks rise as Hormuz reopening tied to Iran-Oman deal, US conditions
Energy stocks rose as oil and gas prices ticked up after reports tied the Strait of Hormuz's reopening to an Iran-Oman revenue-sharing deal
US economy sends mixed signals as inflation stays hot and growth cools
New US data shows inflation running hotter than expected while consumer spending cools. The mixed picture leaves the Federal Reserve in a to
TD sees C$1T in Canadian projects, but permitting could stall boom
TD Economics sees more than C$1 trillion in announced projects across energy, critical minerals, and AI. But the bank warns that slow permit
Oil Slips as Iran-Oman Talks Raise Hope for Hormuz Shipping
Oil prices dipped as traders weighed a possible Iran-Oman shipping deal that could ease risks in the Strait of Hormuz. But tanker traffic th
Hot July inflation data revives odds of a Fed rate hike in September
July's inflation reading came in hotter than expected, with the Fed's preferred PCE index rising to 3.7%. Futures markets now see a 44% chan
Bank of Canada may shrug off tariff inflation to protect growth
Rosenberg Research expects Canada's countertariffs to add up to 0.3 percentage point to inflation while shaving about 0.5 point off real gro
Canada's growth outlook brightens despite US tariff drag, Macquarie says
Macquarie says Canada's growth outlook is finally improving after years of lagging its peers, even with US tariffs weighing since early 2025
Dangote Refinery's $5B IPO Hinges on Crude Supply and Margins
Dangote Refinery is weighing a landmark $5 billion IPO in October. But the key question for investors is whether it can secure enough crude