By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
US producer prices flat in July as energy costs fall
US producer prices were unchanged in July, missing forecasts for a 0.2% rise, as energy and food costs fell. Core prices rose 0.2%, and year
Barkin: Another Fed Rate Hike Still an Open Question
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin says another rate hike is still on the table if inflation doesn't cool. He sees tariffs, oil, and AI costs
Jobless claims tick up to 209,000, but labor market stays steady
New unemployment filings edged up to 209,000 last week, slightly above forecasts. Yet the four-week average stayed at 199,000, suggesting th
RBC card data shows Canadians kept spending in Q2 despite squeeze
RBC card data shows Canadian retail sales excluding gas rose 2.4% in the second quarter, even as real wages lagged and energy costs climbed.
Dana Gas Q2 profit rises 10% but misses FAB target on Khor Mor disruptions
Dana Gas reported a 10% rise in Q2 net profit to $33 million and a 41% jump in revenue to $113 million, yet both fell short of FAB Securitie
Norway's central bank holds rates at 4.25%, signals data-dependent path
Norway's central bank held its key rate at 4.25% and dropped its earlier hint that another hike was likely. Governor Ida Wolden Bache said i
UK economy grew 0.3% in June, beating forecasts on services strength
Britain's economy grew 0.3% in June, surprising forecasters who expected no change. Services led the gain, helped by World Cup-related spend
SMA Solar's order backlog jumps 50% on AI-driven storage demand
SMA Solar's order backlog jumped 50% to about €1.75 billion by end-June, driven by AI-led electricity demand for flexible storage. The Germa
UK economy beats forecasts in June, but energy risks loom
Britain's economy grew 0.3% in June and 0.4% in the second quarter, beating expectations. But higher energy prices linked to the Iran war co
China's central bank shifts money-market target to overnight rates
China's central bank is changing how it steers short-term interest rates, shifting its target from seven-day to overnight repos. It plans up
Aussie dollar stays near 10-week high as RBA signals patience on rates
The Australian dollar remains near 10-week highs as the RBA signals rates will stay higher for longer. Meanwhile, New Zealand's cooling infl
RBA says higher rates are starting to bite as it holds at 4.35%
Australia's central bank says its earlier rate hikes are finally starting to slow the economy. Housing credit growth is cooling and new-home