By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Oil Slides as Tanker Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Eases Supply Fears
Oil prices dropped sharply as tankers kept moving through the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a blockade. Brent settled at $71.99, down 4.
US Consumer Sentiment Edges Up in June, Inflation Expectations Cool
US consumers felt slightly less gloomy in June, with the Michigan sentiment index rising to 49.5. One-year inflation expectations fell to 4.
Oil Prices Tumble 3% as WTI Falls Below $70; Energy Stocks Mixed in Premarket
Oil prices fell sharply on Friday, with WTI crude dropping 3.2% to $69.64 a barrel. Energy stocks pointed lower in premarket trading, though
Canada's Wage Growth Fails to Convince Rosenberg as Labor Slack Points to Rate Cut
Canada's payrolls rose 22,000 in April and wages accelerated, but Rosenberg Research says labor market slack and excess supply still point t
Bank of Canada Consultation Shows Strong Public Backing for 2% Inflation Target
A Bank of Canada consultation found strong public support for maintaining its 2% inflation target. Canadians also urged clearer messaging on
Canada's Jobs Data Sends Mixed Signals: What Investors Need to Know
Canada's two main jobs surveys painted opposite pictures in April, with payroll data showing 22,000 jobs added and household data reporting
South Korea's Growth Hinges on Chip Exports as Domestic Demand Stays Weak
South Korea's economy is set to grow 2.7% this year, but the momentum is almost entirely from semiconductor exports. Domestic demand remains
Swedish Confidence Rises as Manufacturing Surges, but Price Pressures Complicate Riksbank's Next Move
Swedish business and consumer confidence improved in June, with the overall sentiment barometer rising above 100 and manufacturing at its st
China's Central Bank Quietly Pushes Banks to Lend More Amid Weak Demand
China's central bank has again urged commercial banks to increase lending, the third such nudge in recent months. The move comes as weak con
Singapore Factory Growth Slows in May as AI-Driven Electronics Boom Masks Weakness Elsewhere
Singapore's manufacturing growth slowed to 13% in May, missing expectations, as an AI-fueled electronics boom was offset by sharp drops in b
Barclays Raises RWE Target to €68 as Grid Stake Buy Boosts Earnings Stability
Barclays raised its price target on German utility RWE to €68 after RWE bought an additional 35% stake in grid operator Amprion. The deal de
Westpac Warns of 25% Recession Risk as Australian Economy Stalls
Westpac estimates a 25% probability that Australia's economy shrank in the June quarter, with its nowcast pegging growth at just 0.2%. The b