By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
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
China's July data misses mark, clouding 5% growth target
China's July economic data came in below forecasts across the board, with retail sales up just 0.6% and industrial output growing 4.5%. The
San Francisco Fed: Rates May Be Below Neutral, Not Restrictive
A San Francisco Fed Economic Letter argues the Fed's policy rate may be below the medium-run neutral rate, suggesting policy is mildly accom
Brazil's finance minister: fiscal reform enters 'painful final mile'
Brazil's finance minister says the country is in a 'painful final mile' of fiscal reform, with cuts to mandatory spending and pension perks
Archrock's growth hinges on LNG exports and data center power demand
RBC Capital Markets expects Archrock's growth to be driven by rising LNG exports and data-center power demand, though it trimmed 2026-27 pro
Energy stocks rise as Thiel takes $75.9M stake in Vista Energy
Oil prices held near $83 a barrel, supporting energy stocks in premarket trading. Meanwhile, tech billionaire Peter Thiel disclosed a $75.9
Canada's July inflation hits 3% as gasoline prices surge
Canada's annual inflation rate climbed to 3% in July, fueled by a 25.7% jump in gasoline prices. Core measures held near 2%, leaving the Ban
India's jobless rate falls to 5.1% in July as rural hiring picks up
India's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July, below the 5.4% expected, as rural joblessness eased. Labor-force participation also rose, si
China's July data disappoints, but Beijing signals more support
China's July economic data came in soft, with retail sales up just 0.6% and industrial output growth slowing to 4.5%. The government is sign
Thungela's Australian coal bet pays off as Ensham drives profit surge
Thungela Resources' Australian Ensham mine helped double half-year profit and lift the interim dividend. The miner is now looking to expand
Asia's data-heavy week puts central bank rate paths in focus
Asia's biggest economies are releasing a wave of growth and inflation data. Investors are parsing Japan's GDP, China's loan prime rate, and
China's steel output hits six-month low as demand and profits weaken
China's steel mills produced 76.93 million metric tons in July, down 8.1% from June, as demand cooled and profits thinned. Only about a thir