By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Czech inflation ticks up to 1.7% but hot services keep CNB cautious
Czech inflation edged up to 1.7% in July, but services prices stayed hot at 4.7%. That mix could keep the central bank cautious at Thursday'
South Africa's private sector barely grows in July as demand softens
South Africa's private sector barely expanded in July, with S&P Global's PMI easing to 50.3. Output ticked up, but new orders fell for a thi
Electric Guitar Extends Option on $6.9M Oklahoma Oil Deal
Electric Guitar has extended its option to buy Vega Upstream's oil-and-gas infrastructure in western Oklahoma. The $6.9 million deal could s
India's FX Reserves Jump $10.5 Billion to $692.9 Billion on RBI Deposit Drive
India's foreign exchange reserves rose $10.5 billion to $692.9 billion, the biggest weekly jump in months. An RBI deposit drive helped, givi
Indonesia's Q2 growth beats forecasts despite cooling consumer spending
Indonesia's economy expanded 5.29% year-on-year in the second quarter, ahead of expectations but the slowest in three quarters. Consumer spe
RBI holds rates at 5.25% as it watches oil and food prices for inflation clues
The Reserve Bank of India left its key repo rate at 5.25%, pausing its easing cycle. Policymakers said future moves depend on whether higher
RBI holds rates at 5.25% as it waits on oil-driven inflation
The Reserve Bank of India held its repo rate at 5.25% in a unanimous decision, saying it needs more evidence on whether rising fuel prices w
RBI holds rates at 5.25%, keeps cash reserve ratio at 3%
The Reserve Bank of India voted unanimously to hold the repo rate at 5.25% and keep the cash reserve ratio at 3%. The decision signals a pat
RBI holds rates at 5.25% as oil prices cloud inflation outlook
The Reserve Bank of India left its benchmark rate at 5.25% and kept a neutral stance, saying it needs more clarity on inflation. Rising oil
ANZ sees RBA holding rates at 4.35% until late 2027
ANZ expects the RBA to hold rates at 4.35% on Aug. 11, with a hawkish tone despite softer inflation. The bank sees no cuts until late 2027,
Italy Extends Diesel Tax Cut to August 25 Amid EU Migration Talks
Italy has extended its €0.17-per-liter diesel tax cut until August 25, providing relief for drivers and businesses. Meanwhile, EU interior m
ADNOC Distribution Holds H1 Profit at $568M, Boosts Non-Fuel Retail
ADNOC Distribution held first-half net profit steady at $568 million and approved a 5.14-fils-per-share dividend. The fuel retailer is expan