By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Oil Surges 7% on Report Trump Weighs 20% Toll on Strait of Hormuz Shipping
Oil prices surged roughly 7% after the Associated Press reported President Trump is considering a 20% toll on eligible cargo passing through
DAX Edges Up as Low EU Gas Storage Raises Profit Risk for German Industry
The DAX inched higher on softer trade data, but a warning from ING that EU gas storage is well below average raises the risk of volatile ene
Oil Surges Past $79 as Trump Reinstates Naval Blockade on Iran, Strait of Hormuz in Focus
Brent crude rose above $79 as President Trump's reinstated naval blockade on Iran refocused traders on shipping risks through the Strait of
Williams Partners With Blackstone, Apollo, KKR to Fund $5.34B AI Power Projects
Williams is bringing in a Blackstone-led group to fund new power plants for AI and data centers. The deal sells a $5.34 billion, 49% noncont
Ethiopia Hikes Key Rate to 16% as Inflation Accelerates to 13.4%
Ethiopia's central bank lifted its main interest rate to 16% and loosened some foreign-exchange rules after May inflation accelerated to 13.
Canada's June Jobs Report: Part-Time Gains Mask Manufacturing Weakness
Canada's June jobs report appeared strong, but Rosenberg Research says the gains were driven by part-time and World Cup-related hiring. Good
China's Premier Li Qiang Pledges More Economic Support as Growth Slows
China's Premier Li Qiang has urged officials to step up counter-cyclical adjustment as the economy shows signs of cooling. Analysts expect s
India's Inflation Tops RBI Target as Food and Fuel Costs Surge in June
India's retail inflation rose to 4.38% in June, crossing the RBI's 4% target for the first time in 17 months. Food and fuel costs pushed pri
Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Rate at 2.25% as Economy Shows Resilience
TD Economics expects the Bank of Canada to hold its key rate at 2.25% at Wednesday's meeting. Strong trade and jobs data give the central ba
AI Researchers and Nobel Laureates Urge Governments to Act Faster on Job Disruption
A coalition of more than 200 researchers, including 15 Nobel laureates and leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind, is urging go
India's Inflation Tops RBI Target as Food and Fuel Costs Surge in June
India's inflation rose to 4.38% in June, above the central bank's 4% target, as food and fuel prices climbed. The reading puts pressure on t
Oil Surge on Strait of Hormuz Tensions Lifts Canada's TSX Futures
Crude oil rose more than 2% after new US-Iran attacks raised fears of disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Canada's TSX futures