By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Australia's import costs surge 5.7% as oil and fertilizer prices spike
Australia's import prices surged 5.7% in the June quarter, led by a 47% jump in petroleum and a 25% rise in fertilizer costs. The spike foll
PLS Group sells more lithium than it produces, flags softer September quarter
PLS Group sold more lithium than it produced in the June quarter, moving 249,900 tonnes at $2,107 a tonne while output slipped to 214,300 to
Ampol's Lytton refinery margin surges on Strait of Hormuz disruptions
Ampol's Lytton refinery saw its refining margin more than triple in the second quarter, jumping to $30.93 a barrel from $8.71 a year earlier
Three Fed Officials Dissent as Warsh Faces Early Unity Test
Three Federal Reserve officials voted against holding rates steady in July 2026, pushing for a hike instead. The rare early dissent under ne
US natural gas prices linger near three-month low as record output swamps demand
US natural gas futures ticked up but stayed near a three-month low. Record output in the Lower 48 and softer demand from LNG export terminal
Fed Holds Rates Steady at 3.5%-3.75% in Split Vote as Inflation Stays Sticky
The Fed held rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% in a split 9-3 vote. Inflation is still above target, and the decision came amid uncertainty about t
Fed holds rates steady but three officials dissent, pushing for a hike
The Fed held rates at 3.50%-3.75% for a fifth consecutive meeting, but three regional bank presidents dissented, pushing for a quarter-point
Fed holds rates but three officials dissent, signaling inflation worries
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, but three officials dissented in favor of a 0.25% hike. The unusual split signals lingering
Bank of Canada split on whether growth rebound can last amid oil and tariff risks
Bank of Canada meeting minutes reveal a split among policymakers on whether the second-quarter growth rebound is sustainable. Higher oil pri
Oil Surges 7% on US-Iran Threats, Energy Stocks Rally
Oil prices spiked after President Trump warned Iran 'will be hit hard' and US Central Command reported strikes in Iraq. WTI crude rose 6.7%
Energy ADRs Surge as Eni and Equinor Jump 6% While European Index Stays Flat
European ADRs slipped 0.1% in US trading, but energy stocks bucked the trend. Eni and Equinor jumped over 6%, while Biodexa Pharmaceuticals
Cenovus lifts output forecast after profit triples on higher oil and record production
Cenovus Energy raised its full-year output forecast after quarterly profit more than tripled. The Canadian producer benefited from higher oi