By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
RBA Warns Oil Spike Could Fuel Second-Round Inflation, Keeping Rate Hikes on Table
RBA Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter warned that an Iran-linked oil price jump could fuel broader inflation if expectations drift higher. The
UK Temp Hiring Hits 3-Year High as Permanent Roles Shrink, BoC Watches for Pay Pressure
UK employers are turning to temporary staff at the fastest pace in over three years, while permanent hiring continues to shrink. The Bank of
US Inflation Expectations Rise to 3.7% as Treasury Yields Climb
Americans' near-term inflation outlook edged higher in June, with the New York Fed's one-year expectations rising to 3.7%. The 10-year Treas
US Trade Deficit Widens 42% in May to $77.59 Billion, Raising Growth Concerns
The US trade deficit widened sharply in May, reaching $77.59 billion, its largest gap since March 2025. Imports rose 3.3% while exports fell
Horizon Petroleum Raises C$4.1 Million to Advance Poland Gas Well Testing
Horizon Petroleum has raised C$4.1 million through an oversubscribed private placement. The funds will support workover and production testi
Swiss Pay Gap Widens as Top Earners See 16.8% Real Wage Growth, Bottom 10% Fall Behind
A new study from the Swiss Federation of Trade Unions shows that from 2016 to 2024, inflation-adjusted wages for the top 1% rose 16.8%, whil
Outspoken China Economist Gao Shanwen Dies at 55 After Cancer Battle
Gao Shanwen, a prominent Chinese macroeconomist who publicly challenged official growth figures, has died of cancer at 55. His contrarian vi
Canada's Trade Surplus Hits Four-Year High as Oil Rally Lifts the Loonie
Canada's trade surplus hit a four-year high in May, driven by rising exports and a jump in oil prices to $70 a barrel. The Canadian dollar e
Canadian Manufacturers Halt Investment Plans as Tariff Fears Push Production South
A new KPMG survey shows 57% of Canadian manufacturers have delayed or canceled capital investments, and 40% are moving or considering moving
US Consumer Inflation Expectations Tick Up Again in June, New York Fed Survey Shows
US consumers expect prices to rise 3.7% over the next year, up from 3.5% in May. Longer-term expectations edged up or held steady, while unc
BOJ Dissenter Asada Signals He Could Back Future Rate Hikes If Demand-Driven Inflation Emerges
Bank of Japan board member Toichiro Asada, the lone dissenter against June's rate hike, told Reuters he could back future increases if infla
RBC: Infinity Natural Resources Q2 Production Set to Improve, Easing Liquids Concerns
RBC Capital Markets reports that Infinity Natural Resources' second-quarter checks indicate slightly higher oil and NGL production, easing f