By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Canada's economy shows modest May growth, but CIBC warns of cooling ahead
Canada's economy likely grew 0.1% in May, according to CIBC, but the bank warns the pace won't last. A cooler second half is expected as tem
Malaysia stocks edge lower as June producer prices jump 9.2%, above forecasts
Malaysia's FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI dipped 0.04% after June producer prices rose 9.2% year over year, above the 7.7% consensus. The hotter-t
RBC Sees Galp Output Rising, But Investors May Stay Cautious
RBC Capital Markets has raised its production forecast for Galp Energia, but says investors may stay cautious until major projects deliver.
Singapore's central bank sees firm growth but flags AI investment as a risk
Singapore's central bank says growth can stay firm through 2026, but warns the AI investment boom is a wild card. It could keep inflation st
Barclays expects RWE to raise 2026 outlook after one-off gain and grid deal
Barclays thinks German utility RWE may raise its 2026 outlook when it reports first-half results on August 13. Two developments since March
S&P Holds Indonesia's Credit Rating Steady After Central Bank Chief's Surprise Exit
S&P Global says Bank Indonesia governor Perry Warjiyo's sudden resignation could add uncertainty to monetary policy. However, the agency is
South Korean consumer sentiment edges up in July despite rate hike
South Korean households showed slightly more confidence in July, with the composite sentiment index rising to 106.8. One-year inflation expe
Malaysia's Central Bank Sees Steady Growth Despite Costly Fuel Subsidies
Malaysia's central bank forecasts 4%-5% economic growth this year, supported by manageable inflation and a steady interest rate. High oil pr
New Zealand's job market cools as ANZ forecasts higher unemployment and slower wage growth
ANZ Research says New Zealand's labor market is cooling, with unemployment expected to tick up to 5.5% in the June quarter. Slower wage grow
Australian consumer confidence hits six-week low as inflation fears rise
Australian consumer confidence dropped to a six-week low of 71.2, while inflation expectations edged up to 5.9%. The data comes ahead of the
Oil's 7.5% Plunge Rattles Markets Ahead of Fed Decision and Mega-Cap Earnings
WTI crude tumbled 7.5% to $82.61 after Trump revealed 'very deep talks' with Iran. The slide rippled through markets, firming Treasuries and
US durable goods orders rise 0.3% in June, miss forecasts as defense and auto demand cool
US durable goods orders rose 0.3% in June, missing forecasts as defense aircraft and auto demand cooled. Excluding transportation, orders cl