By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
IMF Cuts 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 3.0% on Middle East Disruptions, AI Tech Cycle Offers Partial Offset
The International Monetary Fund trimmed its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.0%, down from a previous estimate. The revision reflects supply
Poland's Central Bank Holds Rate at 3.75% as Inflation Returns to Target
Poland's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% as inflation eased to 2.5% in June, back within its target range. The decisi
China's Central Bank Vows to Keep Policy Loose as Weak Demand Persists
China's central bank has pledged to keep monetary policy loose and support consumption, acknowledging that supply is strong but demand remai
Canada's Export Shift: US Share Drops to 68% as Trade Diversification Gains Traction
Canada's push to reduce reliance on the US market is showing results, with BMO reporting the US share of exports dropping to 68% this year f
Oil Surges Past $76 as US Revokes Iran Waiver and Strikes Targets Near Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude jumped above $76 after the US revoked Iran's oil export waiver and launched strikes on over 80 targets near the Strait of Hormuz
Gulf Stocks Slide as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Push Oil Above $76
Gulf stock markets slipped as tanker incidents near the Strait of Hormuz and fresh US sanctions on Iranian oil pushed Brent crude up 3.2% to
Sweden's Inflation Slows to 1.3% in June, Riksbank Holds Steady Ahead of August Rate Decision
Sweden's CPIF inflation fell to 1.3% in June, below May's pace, as food and transport costs dropped. The Riksbank is expected to hold rates
Japan's Eco Watchers Index Edges Up to 44.0 in June, Still Below Pessimism Threshold
Japan's street-level economic gauge ticked up in June but remained below 50, signaling more pessimists than optimists. The outlook index jum
Oil Jumps 2% as US-Iran Tensions Rattle Markets, Bonds Sell Off
Oil prices jumped nearly 2% on Wednesday as fresh US airstrikes and sanctions on Iran reignited fears of supply disruptions in the Middle Ea
BHP Workers Plan 8-Hour Strike at Port Hedland, Threatening $120M Daily Iron Ore Revenue
BHP workers at Port Hedland in Western Australia have announced an eight-hour work stoppage for July 16. The action could disrupt roughly A$
Bank of Thailand Holds Rate at 1.00%, Warns Inflation May Exceed Target by 2026
The Bank of Thailand held its policy rate at 1.00% for a second straight meeting, while raising its 2026 growth forecast to 2.3%. Minutes sh
RBNZ Hikes Rate to 2.50%, Signals More Tightening as Inflation Persists
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand lifted its official cash rate to 2.50% and signaled more hikes may come as inflation remains above target. T