By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Williams to Buy Momentum Midstream for $5.5B in Haynesville Bet
Williams is buying Momentum Midstream for up to $5.5 billion, deepening its position in the Haynesville shale. The deal also lifts its 2026
Treasury raises Q3 borrowing forecast to $739B, keeps cash buffer
The US Treasury raised its Q3 borrowing estimate to $739 billion from $671 billion, citing weaker net cash flows. It still plans to end the
Banxico survey: inflation forecast dips to 4%, rate seen steady at 6.50%
Private-sector analysts polled by Banxico now see slightly cooler inflation and a touch stronger growth. They still expect the benchmark rat
US factory activity hits four-year high as orders and hiring surge
US factory activity hit a four-year high in July, with the ISM manufacturing index rising to 55.6. New orders and hiring picked up, but inpu
UK factory growth slows to four-month low as hiring cools
UK factories extended their growth streak to nine months in July, but the pace slowed to a four-month low. Hiring eased and firms ran down i
ECB links eurozone spending slowdown to Middle East war uncertainty
The European Central Bank says Middle East war uncertainty is weighing on eurozone consumption, with higher-income households delaying discr
BOJ Says AI Investment Wave Could Keep Japan's Inflation Sticky
Japan's central bank says an AI-led investment boom could keep inflation elevated in the short term, even as productivity gains eventually e
Asia's data week: PMIs, India rate decision, China trade and inflation
Asia's data-packed week kicks off with PMI readings showing cooling but still-expanding activity. Next up: India's rate decision and China's
France's factory sector slips back into contraction in July
France's factory activity contracted in July as S&P Global's PMI fell to 49.8 from 51.2. New orders and exports weakened, though hiring pick
BP sells Gelsenkirchen refinery to Klesch as it trims downstream
BP has agreed to sell its Gelsenkirchen refinery in Germany to Klesch Group, a move that supports its $20 billion divestment plan and helps
Poland's factory slump eases as PMI climbs to 49.0 in July
Poland's factory sector showed signs of stabilization in July as the S&P Global PMI climbed to 49.0 from 46.1, beating expectations. Output
Hong Kong bets on AI demand and offshore yuan hedging tools
Hong Kong's economy grew 5.1% in the first half, powered by AI-related trade and steady services. Officials are launching offshore yuan Trea