By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Brazil's June Inflation Cools More Than Expected, Giving Central Bank Rate-Cut Leeway
Brazil's June inflation came in cooler than economists expected, with annual CPI at 4.64% and monthly prices up just 0.16%. The softer readi
Canada Building Permits Slip 1.7% in May as Industrial Plans Drop
Statistics Canada reported a 1.7% drop in building permit values for May, driven by a 6.1% decline in non-residential plans. Residential per
Canada Adds 18,200 Jobs in June, but Part-Time Roles and Sector Losses Raise Concerns
Canada added 18,200 jobs in June, and the unemployment rate edged down to 6.5%. However, nearly all the gains were part-time, and manufactur
Kazakhstan Central Bank to Suspend Mandatory FX Sales Rule as Tenge Strengthens
Kazakhstan's central bank plans to suspend the emergency rule requiring state-linked exporters to sell 50% of foreign-currency earnings, aft
Czech Inflation Slows to 1.5% in June, But Central Bank Holds Firm on Rates
Czech inflation fell to 1.5% in June, well below the central bank's forecast, but core inflation remained elevated at 2.8%. Policymakers rai
Malaysia Stocks Steady as Retail Sales Growth Accelerates to 7.2% in May
Malaysia's stock benchmark steadied after May data showed retail sales rose 7.2% year-over-year, beating forecasts, while unemployment held
RBC Raises OMV Q2 Profit Forecast Above Consensus on Strong Refining Margins
RBC Capital Markets raised its Q2 profit forecast for OMV above Visible Alpha's consensus, pointing to strong macro conditions and better re
Fed Minutes Show Policymakers Ready to Hike Again If Inflation Stays Stubborn
The Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes show policymakers are prepared to raise interest rates again if inflation remains high. The out
Endesa's July 29 Update: Tax Rollback and Court Ruling Could Boost Earnings
Endesa heads into its July 29 interim update with a tax tailwind. Spain's phasedown of a 7% generation tax and a May court ruling could add
Italy's Factory Output Dips 0.3% in May, Signaling Uneven Recovery
Italy's industrial production fell 0.3% in May, missing economists' expectations. Despite the monthly dip, output was up 0.9% over the March
Poland's Central Bank Raises Inflation Forecast, Hints at Possible Rate Cut
Poland's central bank raised its inflation forecast after an energy shock and weaker zloty pushed up costs. Governor Glapinski still hinted
RWE's Amprion Stake Boost Prompts RBC to Raise Price Target to €65
RBC Capital Markets raised its price target on German utility RWE to €65 after the company increased its stake in grid operator Amprion. The