By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Australia's Industry Slump Deepens as Ai Group Index Hits -30 in June
Australia's industrial slowdown worsened in June, with the Ai Group Industry Index dropping to -30. Activity and new orders sank deeper into
Australia's Factory PMI Rises to 51.5, But New Orders Keep Falling
Australia's factory PMI rose to 51.5 in June, but the gain was driven by hiring and stockpiling, not demand. New orders fell for a fifth mon
South Korea Factory Growth Slows in June as Export Orders Dip
South Korea's factory activity expanded for a sixth straight month in June, but at a slower pace. The PMI slipped to 52.1 as export orders f
Japan's Factories Post Best Quarter in Over a Decade as PMI Hits 54.8
Japan's factories expanded for the sixth straight month in June, with the manufacturing PMI hitting 54.8. New orders grew at their fastest p
South32's Sierra Gorda JV Approves $725M Mill Expansion to Boost Copper Output
South32's Sierra Gorda joint venture in Chile has approved a $725 million expansion to add a fourth grinding line. The project will boost ca
IMF Warns Oil Shock Could Stall New Zealand's Recovery, Inflation to Near 4%
The IMF expects New Zealand's economy to shrink in Q2 2026 due to an oil-price shock from the Middle East conflict. Inflation may briefly hi
Williams Faces Seasonal EBITDA Dip in Q2 as Winter Demand Fades, UBS Says
UBS expects Williams' Q2 adjusted EBITDA to fall to $1.89B from $2.25B in Q1, driven by seasonal cooling after a harsh winter. The Aug. 3 ea
US Consumer Confidence Edges Up in June as Cheaper Gas Eases Inflation Fears
US consumer confidence ticked higher in June as falling gas prices helped ease inflation worries. The Conference Board's index rose to 91.2,
China Resources New Energy IPO Could Raise 24.5 Billion Yuan in Shenzhen's Biggest Listing
China Resources New Energy, a wind and solar developer, is set to debut on Shenzhen's main board on July 2 after a heavily oversubscribed IP
Japanese Yen Plunges to 1986 Low as Rate Gap, Debt, and Oil Squeeze Currency
The Japanese yen has fallen to its lowest level against the US dollar since 1986. A wide interest-rate gap, Japan's heavy debt burden, and h
US Job Openings Edge Up but Hiring Slips, Keeping Fed on Hold
US job openings ticked up to 7.594 million in May, but hiring fell and layoffs rose, painting a mixed picture of the labor market. The data
BP Trading Chief Carol Howle to Retire as Leadership Overhaul Reaches Key Profit Engine
BP's leadership reset has reached its trading operation, a major profit driver. Deputy CEO Carol Howle will retire after 26 years, and Sam S