By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Poland's factory output beats forecasts as wages climb 6.8%
Poland's factories beat expectations in July, with output up 5.1% year-on-year and wages rising 6.8%. EU recovery funds and steady rates are
Australia's July Jobs Dip Eases Pressure for Another RBA Rate Hike
Australia's job market cooled in July, with employment falling and unemployment rising to 4.5%. The data has traders scaling back bets on an
China holds lending rates steady again as fiscal spending takes spotlight
China held its key lending rates steady for a 15th straight month in August. With bank margins thin and demand soft, economists now expect B
Oil prices edge higher as US crude stockpiles post surprise jump
WTI rose to $85.48 and Brent to $91.26 even as US commercial crude inventories climbed 4.4 million barrels. Energy stocks were mixed, with t
LG Energy Solution shifts five US plants from EVs to grid storage
LG Energy Solution is converting five of its eight North American plants from EV batteries to grid storage cells by year-end. The shift resp
Canada's saving rate drop to 3.5% is no red flag, TD says
Canada's household saving rate fell to 3.5% in Q1 from 5.9% in late 2024. TD Economics says it's households unwinding precautionary savings,
Vibra's premium diesel cuts fuel use at Vale mines by up to 6%
Vibra Energia's premium diesel cut fuel use by 5-6% in tests at Vale mines. The move could help the retailer boost margins and deepen ties w
India's central bank holds rates at 5.25% but keeps door open for more hikes
India's central bank kept its repo rate at 5.25% but the latest minutes show a unanimous vote to hold, with officials warning that another h
Brent Holds Near $92 as Iran Talks Fade and Safe Havens Gain
Oil prices remain firm near $92 a barrel as diplomatic hopes for the Strait of Hormuz fade. Investors are rotating into safe havens like Tre
UK inflation hits highest since March as energy price cap rises 13%
UK inflation ticked up last month, reaching its highest level since March after a 13% Ofgem price-cap increase pushed household energy bills
RBA warns rates could rise again if inflation flares up
Australia's central bank is holding rates at 4.35% but warns it will hike again if inflation risks crystallize. Deputy Governor Andrew Hause
KKR's $9B UGI bid lifts energy stocks as oil and gas prices climb
Energy stocks climbed Tuesday as oil and gas prices rose and KKR reportedly made a $9 billion bid for UGI. The deal talk pushed UGI shares u