By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Colombia's Strong Q2 Growth Revives Case for September Rate Hike
Colombia's Q2 GDP grew 3.5% year-on-year and 1.3% quarter-on-quarter, beating forecasts. That's reviving expectations that BanRep could rais
Chile's economy shrinks again as copper output drops 6.4%
Chile's economy contracted for another quarter as copper production fell 6.4%. With inflation cooling, the central bank may hold off on rate
Canada's July inflation hits 3% but core prices stay cool
Canada's inflation rate hit 3.0% in July, but Rosenberg Research says energy costs drove the spike. Underlying price pressures remain close
Oil climbs to $85.32, lifting energy stocks ahead of Tuesday's open
Oil prices edged higher, with WTI at $85.32, supporting energy stocks. Petrobras is considering softer terms for Braskem ahead of an Aug. 24
US factory output edges up 0.2% in July, missing forecasts
US industrial production rose 0.2% in July, just shy of the 0.3% economists expected. Capacity utilization edged up to 76.3%, matching forec
UK grocery inflation cools to 2.1% as summer promotions surge
UK grocery inflation eased to 2.1% in the four weeks to August 9, as supermarkets pushed summer deals. Promotions now account for 31.3% of s
Australian spending rises 1.1% in July as leisure leads the way
Australians kept spending in July, with NAB reporting a 1.1% monthly rise in consumer spending. Recreation and personal services led the gai
China and Japan Growth Data Disappoint, Clouding Global Outlook
Fresh data from Asia's two largest economies points to slower growth. China's recovery is losing momentum, while Japan's expansion has stall
Australian consumer confidence hits 24-week high as renters lead rebound
Australian consumer confidence climbed to a 24-week high, with renters leading the improvement. The rise was driven by brighter views on per
Australian consumer mood lifts as RBA holds rates, mortgage holders relieved
Australian consumer sentiment improved in August after the RBA held its cash rate at 4.35%. Mortgage holders were notably more optimistic, b
Loonie hits two-month high as Canada's July inflation rises to 3%
Canada's dollar climbed to a two-month high after July inflation came in at 3%, slightly above expectations. The rise was driven by gasoline
Japan's economy grows just 0.3% as Iran war costs bite
Japan's economy grew just 0.3% last quarter, missing expectations, as households and businesses felt the pinch from higher energy costs link