By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Bank of Korea signals high odds of another rate hike as inflation shifts
A top Bank of Korea official says another rate hike is highly likely unless an 'extraordinary shock' hits. With inflation becoming more dema
RBA holds rates at 4.35%, sees inflation cooling by late 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate at 4.35% and now sees inflation returning to its 2%-3% target in the second half of next ye
Thailand's PTT Global Chemical targets greener, specialty mix by 2030
Thailand's largest petrochemical producer reported a sharp jump in second-quarter profit and outlined a plan to rebalance its portfolio towa
Indonesia retail sales slide for third month, BI sees July rebound
Indonesia's retail sales fell 3% year on year in June, extending a three-month slide. Bank Indonesia expects a return to growth in July.
Singapore raises 2026 growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% on AI boom
Singapore's economy grew 5.9% year-on-year in Q2, prompting officials to raise the full-year forecast to 4.5%-5.5%. The upgrade is powered b
Westpac: New Zealand card spending rose 2% per person in July
Westpac says New Zealand card spending rose 2% per person in July, helped by World Cup outings and cheaper fuel. But high electricity prices
Oil climbs to $85 as Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US conditions
Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as Iran said the US must meet conditions before the Strait of Hormuz reopens, dashing hopes for a quick return
ConocoPhillips names CFO Andy O'Brien as next CEO ahead of Willow startup
ConocoPhillips announced CFO Andy O'Brien will become CEO on September 1, replacing Ryan Lance. The transition comes as the company manages
Asia's week opens with inflation data and BoJ rate hike signals
China's July consumer prices rose just 0.5%, and producer prices slowed, signaling soft demand. Meanwhile, Bank of Japan minutes suggest mor
Japan's Eco Watchers Index Improves in July but Stays Below Optimism Threshold
Japan's Eco Watchers Survey improved in July, with the current conditions index rising to 45.7, above expectations but still below the 50 th
Sunrise Energy Metals secures conditional $400M US loan for scandium project
Sunrise Energy Metals says a US government office has offered a conditional $400 million, 25-year loan for its Syerston scandium project. Th
Rupee set to open firmer as weak US jobs data cools Fed hike bets
The rupee is likely to open firmer after US payrolls fell in July, lowering odds of a September Fed hike. RBI intervention continues to cush