By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Singapore Surprises Markets with Another Tightening Move Despite Cooling Inflation
The Monetary Authority of Singapore surprised analysts by tightening policy again on Monday, increasing the slope of the S$NEER band. This c
Baker Hughes rides record $10.5 billion order book to Q2 profit beat
Baker Hughes reported a record $10.5 billion in new orders during Q2, a 49% jump that helped the energy technology firm beat profit expectat
Oil Prices Slide on China-Brokered US-Iran Talks, But Weekly Gain Nears 10%
Oil prices dropped Friday as China reportedly pushed to restart US-Iran talks, raising hopes of a diplomatic resolution. Despite the slide,
Oil Prices Slide as Pakistan, with China's Backing, Seeks to Revive US-Iran Talks
Oil prices dropped sharply on Monday after Reuters reported that Pakistan, backed by China, is trying to restart stalled US-Iran negotiation
BMO Warns 50% US Tariff Threat Could Shave 0.5% Off Canada's Economy and Complicate Bank of Canada Rate Decision
BMO warns that proposed 50% US tariffs could reduce Canada's GDP by 0.5% and complicate the Bank of Canada's next interest rate decision. Th
Morocco's World Cup Spending Drives Growth to 4.9%, But Headwinds Loom Ahead
Morocco's economy grew 4.9% last year, fueled by World Cup infrastructure spending and a strong harvest. The World Bank expects growth to sl
Oil Prices Dip but SLB's Strong Earnings Lift Energy Stocks
Oil prices slipped Friday morning, but energy stocks avoided a steep decline thanks to SLB's nearly 4% jump after beating Q2 earnings estima
U92 Energy Upsizes Unit Offering to C$7M, Adds Private Placement
U92 Energy upsized its unit offering to up to 17.5 million units at C$0.40 each, targeting gross proceeds of about C$7 million. The company
Yen's Steepest Weekly Drop Since May Tests BOJ's Patience
Japan's yen is on track for its steepest weekly drop since May, touching fresh 40-year lows against the US dollar. Analysts argue that BOJ r
Germany's PMI Returns to Growth in July as Manufacturing Rebounds, Energy Costs Loom
Germany's private sector expanded in July for the first time in months, with the Composite PMI climbing to 51.2. Manufacturing led the rebou
France's Business Activity Nears Growth as PMI Hits 49.6, but Energy Risks Loom
France's composite PMI climbed to 49.6 in July from 47.2, inching closer to the growth threshold of 50. The improvement beat expectations, b
Oil Prices Set for 13% Weekly Gain as Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea Risks Mount
Oil prices eased Friday but are still on track for a sharp weekly gain after security threats disrupted two key shipping chokepoints. Brent