By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
IMF urges RBA to keep rates high as AI power demand fuels inflation
The IMF is urging the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep interest rates elevated, warning that sticky inflation, energy costs, and surging el
RBA warns Middle East conflict and AI data centers are reigniting inflation
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock told lawmakers that the Middle East conflict and the AI data center boom are putting fres
New Zealand international airfares jump 4.3% in August
International airfares from New Zealand jumped 4.3% in August, led by higher prices to Europe and Asia. The rise highlights how travel costs
Argentina's GDP beats forecasts but slips quarterly under Milei
Argentina's economy expanded 2.0% in the second quarter from a year earlier, beating analyst expectations of 1.6%. However, output slipped 0
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but signals possible hike
The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at 3.75% this week, but warned that rising inflation and geopolitical tensions could force it
Fed's hawkish turn: another rate hike expected before year-end
The Federal Reserve's latest projections show a more hawkish path, with most officials expecting another rate hike before year-end. The medi
Hallador secures $675M to build Turtle Creek gas plant, refinance debt
Hallador Energy has secured up to $675 million in new financing to build its 460-megawatt Turtle Creek gas plant and refinance about $120 mi
Zimbabwe's state railway seeks $115M Afreximbank loan for new trains
Zimbabwe's National Railways of Zimbabwe is negotiating a $115 million loan from Afreximbank to buy new locomotives and wagons. The move com
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but signals possible hike
The Bank of England held its key interest rate at 3.75%, but the vote was split and officials signaled they are ready to hike again. The cen
Thailand holds rates at 1% as central bank calls policy 'very accommodative'
Thailand's central bank held its key interest rate at 1% for a third straight meeting, saying policy remains 'very, very accommodative' amid
UK productivity growth looks stronger under new ONS measuring method
The ONS says a new method shows UK productivity grew faster than previously thought, at 1.3% a year from 1997 to 2024. The change comes from
Taiwan Holds Rates at 2% as AI Boom Fuels Growth Forecast
Taiwan's central bank held its benchmark rate at 2% as AI-driven demand powers the economy. It lifted its 2026 growth forecast to 11.48% and