By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Japan PM Takaichi Appoints Dovish Ayano Sato to BOJ Board Ahead of July Rate Decision
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has appointed Ayano Sato, a reflation-leaning economist, to the Bank of Japan's board. The move adds a
China's Services Sector Edges Back Into Growth in June, PMI Hits 50.2
China's official non-manufacturing PMI rose to 50.2 in June, barely above the 50 threshold that separates growth from contraction. Services
China's Factory Activity Edges Back Into Growth in June as New Orders Rebound
China's factory sector returned to growth in June, with the official manufacturing PMI ticking up to 50.3. New orders drove the improvement,
Japan's Jobless Rate Steady at 2.5% But Hiring Signals Cool, Complicating BOJ's Next Move
Japan's unemployment rate remained at 2.5% in May, but forward-looking indicators softened. The jobs-to-applications ratio dipped and new jo
Australian Consumer Confidence Edges Up as Inflation Expectations Dip
Australian consumer confidence ticked higher in late June as inflation fears eased slightly. ANZ's weekly index rose 3.1 points to 75.9, whi
UK Business Confidence Dips in June as Manufacturing Weakens, Hiring Plans Rise
UK business confidence slipped in June, with the Lloyds survey dropping 3 points to +44. Manufacturing saw the steepest decline, yet firms'
UK Shop Price Inflation Holds at 1.2% as Food Costs Ease and Summer Sales Help
UK shop price inflation held steady at 1.2% in June, according to BRC data. Food inflation eased to 2.4%, the lowest since March 2025, as su
Bolivia Ends 15-Year Dollar Peg, Boliviano Falls to 9.73 as Latin American Markets Stay Cautious
Bolivia has dropped its 15-year currency peg to the US dollar, adopting a flexible exchange rate that immediately set the boliviano at 9.73
Canada's Manufacturing Base Shrinks to Decade Low Ahead of CUSMA Trade Review
Canada's manufacturing sector is showing signs of strain, with the number of active firms falling to a decade low in Q1. The weakness comes
BEA Methodology Change Could Trim Core PCE Inflation Readings Back to 2021
The Bureau of Economic Analysis plans to adjust how it tracks prices for portfolio management, legal services, and software. Economists esti
Supreme Court Blocks Trump from Firing Fed Governor Cook, Steadies Policy Outlook
The Supreme Court left an injunction in place that blocks President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The ruling doesn't
Canada's May GDP Poised for Modest Gain as Hours Worked Rise 0.6%
Canada's economy likely posted another small gain in May, with hours worked rising 0.6% month-over-month. Scotiabank warns productivity and