By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
BoE's Mann Warns Rate Hikes Still Possible If Inflation Expectations Rise or Energy Shocks Return
Bank of England's Catherine Mann says she could vote for another rate hike if inflation expectations rise or energy prices surge again. The
June Jobs Report Misses Forecasts: 57,000 Added, Unemployment Falls to 4.2%
The US added only 57,000 jobs in June, missing forecasts, and prior months were revised lower. Yet the unemployment rate fell to 4.2% and wa
Barclays: Engie's Geopolitical Fears Overblown Ahead of July 31 Results
Barclays believes the geopolitical concerns dragging on Engie are exaggerated. The bank forecasts a strong second-quarter performance and ex
Italy's Jobless Rate Hits Record Low 5.0% as Workers Exit Job Hunt, Employment Rate Dips
Italy's unemployment rate dropped to a record-low 5.0% in May, but net job losses and a falling employment rate reveal a weaker labor market
Kuwait Petroleum Pushes Bidders to Form Consortiums for $7 Billion Pipeline Stake
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) is pushing bidders for a roughly $7 billion stake in its oil pipeline network to team up in consortiums.
Brent Crude Dips 1.1% as US-Iran Talks in Doha Ease Strait of Hormuz Tensions
Brent crude fell 1.1% to $70.78 after Qatar said indirect US-Iran talks in Doha made positive progress, easing fears of a Strait of Hormuz b
Indonesia's Danantara Delays First Consolidated Financial Report, No Timeline Given
Danantara Indonesia has completed its subsidiaries' 2025 financial statements, but its first consolidated report will only come after an aud
Australia's Tight Financial Conditions Could Keep RBA on Hold, BofA Says
Bank of America Securities warns that Australia's financial conditions are already tight enough to cool demand, even if the RBA doesn't hike
Australia's Coking Coal Miners Face India Demand Surge Amid Queensland Royalty Squeeze
Australia's coking coal miners are caught between rising demand from India's steel industry and higher Queensland royalties that discourage
Italy's May Jobs Data and June Car Sales Signal Consumer Health
Italy's May unemployment data arrives after June car registrations rose 10.6% year-on-year, with Stellantis sales surging 22.4%. The jobs re
Vietnam's Central Bank Faces Tough Choices as Inflation Hits 5.6%
Vietnam's central bank says a stronger US dollar and the Middle East conflict are limiting its policy options. May inflation hit 5.6%, above
Indonesia's Rice Prices Rise 2.7% Despite Record Bulog Stockpiles: What Investors Should Know
Indonesia's rice prices rose 2.7% from January to June, even as state logistics agency Bulog reported holding a record 5.4 million metric to