By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
US Consumer Confidence Edges Up in July, But Caution Persists
US consumer confidence ticked up in July, with the RCM/TIPP index rising to 45.5 from 42.5. While still in pessimistic territory, the improv
Nuclear Fuel Maker Standard Nuclear Targets $3.55B Valuation in AI-Powered IPO
Standard Nuclear, a Tennessee-based advanced nuclear fuel maker, plans to raise up to $383.25 million in an IPO valuing it at $3.55 billion.
UAE Stocks Edge Higher as Oil Rises on Strait of Hormuz Missile Reports
UAE stocks edged up as oil prices rose after reports of Iranian missile attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude hov
Taiwan Inflation Hits 17-Month High, Fuel and Electricity Lead the Charge
Taiwan's consumer price index hit a 17-month high in June, rising 2.60% year over year. Fuel and electricity costs were the main drivers, bu
Canadian Firms Boost Equipment Spending Plans While Hiring Intentions Slip, BoC Survey Shows
Canadian companies are planning to increase spending on machinery and equipment while scaling back hiring intentions, according to the Bank
Oil Holds Firm as Hormuz Missile Reports Rattle Markets; Bonds Steady
Oil holds firm after Commerzbank flags missile reports in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping chokepoint. US and German bonds steady as inv
Czech Inflation Dips Below 2% Target, But Services Keep CNB Cautious
Czech inflation cooled to 1.5% in June, undershooting the central bank's 2% target. But services inflation stayed hot at 4.5%, prompting the
Avaada Group Seeks $750 Million Refinancing for Clean-Energy Debt from Brookfield
Avaada Group is refinancing $750 million of its clean-energy debt, replacing a $1 billion Brookfield credit facility with a mix of offshore
Germany's Industrial Output Rises 0.9% in May, Driven by Auto Sector
Germany's industrial production rose 0.9% in May, beating expectations, as carmakers boosted output. However, economists caution the gain ma
CATL Secures Safety Permit to Restart Key Lithium Mine After Year-Long Shutdown
China's battery giant CATL has obtained a safety production permit for its Jianxiawo lithium mine, which has been offline for nearly a year.
Japan's Wage Growth Hits 3.2% But Spending Slips, Keeping BOJ Rate Path Uncertain
Japan's paychecks rose 3.2% in May, marking four straight months above 3% growth, but real household spending slipped 0.4% as inflation ate
Palm Oil Prices Edge Higher as Soy Oil and Crude Rally Boost Edible Oils Complex
Malaysian palm oil futures ticked up as soy oil and crude oil gains lifted the broader edible oils complex. The rally highlights palm's dual