By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Canada's factory growth hits four-year high in July, PMI shows
Canada's factories expanded at the fastest pace in over four years in July, according to the S&P Global manufacturing PMI. But tariffs and h
BP shifts focus from size to cash returns as liabilities weigh
BP's CEO is resetting expectations, downplaying the 'super major' label as roughly $40 billion in liabilities and a spread-thin asset base d
RBC sees Canada's job market steadying as July report nears
RBC Economics expects Canada's July jobs report to show modest gains and steady unemployment, suggesting the labor market is stabilizing. Th
Saudi non-oil growth slows but stays solid as exports slip
Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector kept expanding in July, though at a slightly slower pace. The PMI fell to 53.1 from 53.3, with domesti
Bank of Korea signals more rate hikes after July move
The Bank of Korea's July meeting minutes reveal officials see the first rate hike in 3-1/2 years as the start of a tightening cycle, not a o
GFM Services secures RM83.1m more Pengerang turnaround work
GFM Services has secured another RM83.1 million in maintenance turnaround work at Malaysia's Pengerang Integrated Complex, bringing its tota
Italy's July budget surplus narrows to €13.4B as earnings season unfolds
Italy's Treasury reported a €13.4 billion surplus for July, down from €14.1 billion a year earlier. Meanwhile, Stellantis and Salvatore Ferr
NZ consumer arrears hit lowest since 2021, but hardship cases rise
New Zealanders are falling behind on fewer bills, with consumer arrears at their lowest since 2021. But hardship cases are rising for person
Japan's economy minister pushes back on BOJ inflation warnings
Minoru Kiuchi pointed to June's 1.7% CPI rise, arguing inflation is still moderate. His comments contrast with the Bank of Japan's stronger
Australia's job ads rise 0.8% in July, signalling steady hiring demand
Australia's job ads rose 0.8% in July, with the ANZ-Indeed index climbing to 117.1. The increase suggests hiring demand remains resilient ev
Australian spending beats forecasts as EVs and travel lead the way
Australian household spending rose 0.8% in June, well above the 0.2% forecast, led by new car purchases and travel. The resilience comes eve
Ireland's factory growth accelerates as hiring hits two-year high
Ireland's factories expanded for a 19th straight month in July, with AIB's PMI rising to 55.1. Hiring hit its fastest pace since May 2022, t