By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
China's Factory Costs Rise 4.1% in June, But Consumer Demand Remains Weak
China's factory costs continued to climb in June, with producer prices rising 4.1% year-on-year. But consumer inflation cooled to 1.0%, and
New Zealand Factory Activity Surges to Near Three-Year High in June
New Zealand's manufacturing sector expanded sharply in June, with the PMI hitting 59.7. New orders surged to 64.1, but firms flagged ongoing
UK Pay Deals Hold at 3.5% for Fifth Straight Survey, Keeping BoE Inflation Watch Alive
UK pay deals remain stubbornly high at 3.5%, according to the latest IDR survey. The fifth straight reading at this level keeps wage pressur
Oil Surges as Trump Threatens Iran Strikes, Fed Minutes Show Split on Rate Cuts
Crude oil surged as President Trump signaled potential strikes on Iran, raising inflation fears. Fed minutes showed policymakers split on ra
Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Split: Rate Cuts or Hikes Next?
The Federal Reserve's June meeting minutes reveal a divided committee. While officials agreed to hold rates steady, they disagreed sharply o
Chile's Lithium Exports Nearly Triple to $3.2 Billion on EV and Data Center Demand
Chile's lithium export revenue surged to $3.2 billion from January to June, nearly triple the same period last year. Higher prices and stron
IsoEnergy Resumes Drilling at Hurricane Uranium Project After Wildfire Evacuation
IsoEnergy has resumed drilling at its Hurricane uranium project after a wildfire evacuation paused work. The company plans 8,000 meters of d
EQT Q2 Output Expected Near Top of Guidance Despite Lower Natural Gas Prices
UBS expects EQT's Q2 production to come in near the top end of its guidance, around 606 billion cubic feet equivalent, even as natural gas p
ADB Raises Asia Growth Forecast to 4.9%, but Inflation and Middle East Risks Loom
The ADB lifted its 2025 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9%, citing resilient demand. But inflation is now seen at 4
Chile Inflation Hits 4.3%, Breaching Central Bank's Target Range
Chile's annual inflation climbed to 4.3% in June, pushing past the central bank's target range. Consumer prices were flat for the month, but
US Wholesalers Add Less Inventory Than First Reported, Stocks-to-Sales Ratio Hits 12-Year Low
US wholesale inventories barely grew in May after a downward revision, and the stocks-to-sales ratio hit its tightest level since April 2012
Oil Surges 5%, Energy Stocks Rally as Exxon Flags $3.5-3.9 Billion Profit Boost
Oil prices surged Wednesday, with WTI up 4.8% and Brent up 5.1%, sending energy stocks higher before the open. Exxon Mobil flagged a potenti