By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Mubadala in talks to buy minority stake in Italy's Ansaldo Energia
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala is in talks to buy a minority stake in Italy's Ansaldo Energia, while state-backed CDP Equity wou
RBA study: global GDP forecasts often fail rationality tests
A new RBA paper says major international forecasters like the IMF and OECD often produce 'irrational' GDP projections, yet none is consisten
Germany's 2026 growth forecast jumps to 1.2% on strong exports
Germany's IW research institute lifted its 2026 growth forecast to nearly 1.2% from 0.4%, powered by exports and government spending. But hi
Bank of Japan raises rates to 1.25%, highest in 31 years
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years. The move, the second in three months, signals a cont
European stocks slip 1.1% as Saudi Aramco warns of crude supply cuts
European stocks closed down 1.1% after Bloomberg reported Saudi Aramco warned some European refiners they may receive no crude next month. T
Bank of Japan raises rates to 1.25%, fastest tightening since 1990
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years, and signaled more hikes may come. Inflation has stayed above
US factory output slips as overall industrial production stalls
US industrial production was flat in August, missing forecasts for a 0.3% rise, as manufacturing output fell 0.3%. Capacity utilization held
BofA upgrades Equinor to buy on stronger gas price outlook
Bank of America upgraded Equinor to buy, raising its price target to 465 Norwegian kroner after lifting European gas price forecasts. The ba
Malaysia's KLCI slips as August inflation runs hotter than expected
Malaysia's benchmark KLCI slipped 0.5% after August inflation came in at 1.9% year over year, slightly above forecasts. The hotter reading c
UK retail sales beat forecasts in August despite fuel cost squeeze
UK retail sales volumes rose 0.5% in August, beating forecasts, even as higher fuel prices cut demand. Here's what it means for investors.
Japan's central bank raises rates to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level since April 1995, in a 7-2 vote. The move aims to support t
South Korea Extends Fuel Tax Cuts Through November, Adds Chuseok Discounts
South Korea is extending fuel tax cuts through November and adding extra discounts for the Chuseok holiday travel period. The move aims to k