By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
China GDP, Trade Data and South Korea Rate Decision Set for Busy Asia Week
Asia's data calendar is packed this week. China releases Q2 GDP and June trade figures, while South Korea's central bank is expected to rais
Oil Jumps 4% on Strait of Hormuz Fears as FTSE 100 Edges Higher
Oil climbed more than 4% as fresh US-Iran attacks revived fears of Strait of Hormuz disruption. London's FTSE 100 edged up 0.21%, while gold
New Zealand Grocery Costs Rise 2.1% in June as Fuel and Geopolitical Pressures Mount
New Zealand's grocery supplier costs rose 2.1% year-on-year in June, with over 6,900 products getting pricier as fuel and Middle East-relate
Australian Shares Set to Open Higher as Oil Surge on Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Australian shares are set to open higher Monday, with energy stocks leading the charge as oil prices rise on fears Iran's expanded strikes c
New Zealand Services Sector Returns to Growth in June, but Recovery Remains Fragile
New Zealand's services sector edged back into growth in June, with the BusinessNZ index rising to 50.6. However, cautious consumers and pers
Thailand's Central Bank Sees Inflation Below Forecast, Holds Key Rate at 1.00%
Thailand's central bank expects inflation to stay below its 2.8% forecast after June inflation cooled to 2.42%. The key rate remains at 1.00
Oil Prices Post First Weekly Gain in Five Weeks as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
Oil prices fell on Friday but still logged their first weekly gain in five weeks, as fresh US-Iran tensions kept traders focused on potentia
Chord Energy's 4-Mile Wells Boost Efficiency, UBS Cuts Target to $153
Chord Energy's extended-reach wells are delivering better-than-expected cost savings and efficiency gains, according to UBS. The bank still
Plains All American Pipeline Q2 Preview: Canadian Exit Reshapes NGL Profit Picture
Plains All American Pipeline reports Q2 earnings on August 7. UBS forecasts a sharp drop in NGL profit to $40 million from $148 million, dri
Fed Warns Tariffs, AI, and Energy Costs Keep Inflation Stubbornly High
The Federal Reserve told Congress inflation remains elevated at about double its 2% goal, pointing to tariffs, AI infrastructure spending, a
Brazil's June Inflation Cools More Than Expected, Giving Central Bank Rate-Cut Leeway
Brazil's June inflation came in cooler than economists expected, with annual CPI at 4.64% and monthly prices up just 0.16%. The softer readi
Canada Building Permits Slip 1.7% in May as Industrial Plans Drop
Statistics Canada reported a 1.7% drop in building permit values for May, driven by a 6.1% decline in non-residential plans. Residential per