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By Priya Raman

Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.

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Oil Prices Slide as Tanker Traffic Eases Supply Fears in Strait of Hormuz
Energy

Oil Prices Slide as Tanker Traffic Eases Supply Fears in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices dropped sharply as tanker traffic remained steady through the Strait of Hormuz, calming fears of an immediate supply crunch. WTI

Taiwan's Factory Output Growth Slows in May Despite AI-Driven Chip Boom
Economy

Taiwan's Factory Output Growth Slows in May Despite AI-Driven Chip Boom

Taiwan's factory output grew 11.78% in May, the slowest pace since January 2025, as chip production stayed strong on AI demand. Other sector
JPMorgan Cuts Brent Forecast for Late 2026 on Weaker Demand, Slower Inventory Draw
Energy

JPMorgan Cuts Brent Forecast for Late 2026 on Weaker Demand, Slower Inventory Draw

JPMorgan has lowered its Brent crude forecast for late 2026, now expecting prices to average $86 in Q3 and end the year near $78. The bank p
Fed CFO Survey: Most Firms Absorbed Higher Energy Costs, Raising Risks for Future Inflation
Economy

Fed CFO Survey: Most Firms Absorbed Higher Energy Costs, Raising Risks for Future Inflation

A new Fed survey reveals that two-thirds of CFOs saw unit costs rise from the spring energy shock, but only one-third raised prices. This ma