By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
New Zealand job confidence ticks up but labour market stays weak
New Zealanders felt slightly more optimistic about jobs in the September quarter, but the labour market remains tough. Unemployment sits at
RBA signals possible rate hike as inflation risks persist
The Reserve Bank of Australia may raise rates again. Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter warned inflation risks could push the cash rate above 4
St. Louis Fed's Musalem backs more rate hikes, sooner and smaller
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem told Reuters the case for more rate hikes is here, and the Fed should move sooner in small steps. Wi
China's Treasury holdings hit 15-year low as Beijing diversifies
China's US Treasury holdings dropped to $618 billion in July, the lowest since 2008 and less than half their 2013 peak. Beijing is diversify
Oil slips below $100 as Saudi crude flows resume through Hormuz
Oil prices briefly fell below $100 a barrel as data showed Saudi crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz recovering after recent attacks. T
EDF weighs preferred equity sale to reshape Edison stake
EDF is exploring a preferred equity sale to reshape its Edison stake, a move that could bring in fresh cash while protecting new investors f
Goolsbee Warns Demand May Force Faster Fed Rate Hikes
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said inflation is starting to look more like overheated demand than a one-off supply shock. That shift
India's core infrastructure output rises 4.8% in August on cement, power
India's core infrastructure output rose 4.8% year-on-year in August, with strong cement and electricity production offsetting declines in co
Trafigura seeks $500M for new VLCC shipping spinoff Volare
Commodity giant Trafigura is spinning off its supertanker business into a new company, Volare Shipping, and seeking $500 million from invest
Berenberg lifts Galp cash flow and buyback forecasts, keeps €22 target
Berenberg lifted its cash flow and buyback forecasts for Galp Energia, citing strong refining margins and the Bacalhau ramp-up. But it kept
Singapore layoffs hit 4,620 in Q2, highest since late 2020
Singapore's retrenchments climbed to 4,620 in Q2 2026, the most since the pandemic era, as outward-facing sectors reorganized. Unemployment
Mubadala in talks to buy minority stake in Italy's Ansaldo Energia
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is in talks to buy a minority stake in Italy's Ansaldo Energia, while state-backed CDP Equity wou