By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Saudi Inflation Stays Cool at 1.8% as Wholesale Costs Surge to 4.8%
Saudi Arabia's consumer inflation remained steady at 1.8% in June, but wholesale prices jumped to 4.8%, hinting at rising costs upstream. Th
Meloni's Voting Reform Stalls in Parliament as Consob Leadership Nears Resolution
Italy's parliament blocked a key part of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's voting reform on Tuesday, highlighting coalition tensions. Meanwhil
Norway's Core Inflation Dips to 2.7% in June, Easing Rate Hike Pressure
Norway's core inflation cooled to 2.7% in June, well below forecasts, easing pressure on Norges Bank ahead of its August rate decision. The
IGO Sells Nova Nickel Plant to Global Lithium for AU$7 Million, Targeting Mid-2027 Output
IGO is selling the processing plant from its Nova nickel site to Global Lithium for AU$7 million. The buyer plans to retrofit the facility t
China's Q2 Growth Misses Forecasts as Weak Property and Investment Weigh on Economy
China's economy expanded 4.3% year-on-year in Q2, below expectations, as weak domestic demand and a property slump offset gains from exports
BOJ Minutes Reveal 2016 Negative Rate Decision Passed by Single Vote Amid Deep Divisions
The Bank of Japan's 2016 decision to adopt negative interest rates passed by just one vote, according to newly released minutes. Policymaker
Treasury Yields Fall as June Inflation Data Eases Rate Hike Fears
June inflation cooled more than expected, with CPI falling 0.4% month-on-month and rising 3.5% year-on-year. Traders now see only a 16.6% ch
Trump Abandons Strait Toll, Tightens Iran Shipping Blockade; Oil Edges Up
President Trump scrapped a plan to impose a 20% toll on cargo ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, replacing it with Gulf trade deals and
Angola Cuts Key Rate to 15.75% as Inflation Drops Below 11%
Angola's central bank lowered its policy rate by 125 basis points to 15.75% as inflation fell to 10.11% in June. The bank also trimmed its y
Oil Prices Surge Past $80, Boosting Energy Stocks as BP Warns of $1B Charge
Oil prices surged Tuesday, pushing WTI crude above $80 a barrel and Brent past $86, giving energy stocks a premarket boost. Meanwhile, BP wa
Natural Gas Hits Two-Month Low as Cooler Weather and Ample Storage Weigh on Prices
US natural gas prices slipped to a two-month low as cooler weather forecasts and a bigger-than-expected storage build pointed to weaker near
June CPI Cools More Than Expected, Slashing Odds of Fed Rate Hike
June's inflation report came in cooler than expected, with consumer prices rising 3.5% year-on-year and falling 0.4% month-on-month. Traders