By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Japan's Small Businesses Hit Hard as Bankruptcies Surge to Decade High
Japan's corporate bankruptcies topped 5,000 in the first half for the first time since 2014, with 5,346 cases. Inflation, labor shortages, a
PBOC Sets Strongest Yuan Fix Since Feb 2023, Drawing a Line Under Currency Weakness
The People's Bank of China set its strongest daily yuan midpoint since February 2023, steadying the currency. The move signals Beijing's gro
China's Factory Costs Rise 4.1% in June, But Consumer Demand Remains Weak
China's factory costs continued to climb in June, with producer prices rising 4.1% year-on-year. But consumer inflation cooled to 1.0%, and
New Zealand Factory Activity Surges to Near Three-Year High in June
New Zealand's manufacturing sector expanded sharply in June, with the PMI hitting 59.7. New orders surged to 64.1, but firms flagged ongoing
UK Pay Deals Hold at 3.5% for Fifth Straight Survey, Keeping BoE Inflation Watch Alive
UK pay deals remain stubbornly high at 3.5%, according to the latest IDR survey. The fifth straight reading at this level keeps wage pressur
Oil Surges as Trump Threatens Iran Strikes, Fed Minutes Show Split on Rate Cuts
Crude oil surged as President Trump signaled potential strikes on Iran, raising inflation fears. Fed minutes showed policymakers split on ra
Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Split: Rate Cuts or Hikes Next?
The Federal Reserve's June meeting minutes reveal a divided committee. While officials agreed to hold rates steady, they disagreed sharply o
Chile's Lithium Exports Nearly Triple to $3.2 Billion on EV and Data Center Demand
Chile's lithium export revenue surged to $3.2 billion from January to June, nearly triple the same period last year. Higher prices and stron
IsoEnergy Resumes Drilling at Hurricane Uranium Project After Wildfire Evacuation
IsoEnergy has resumed drilling at its Hurricane uranium project after a wildfire evacuation paused work. The company plans 8,000 meters of d
EQT Q2 Output Expected Near Top of Guidance Despite Lower Natural Gas Prices
UBS expects EQT's Q2 production to come in near the top end of its guidance, around 606 billion cubic feet equivalent, even as natural gas p
ADB Raises Asia Growth Forecast to 4.9%, but Inflation and Middle East Risks Loom
The ADB lifted its 2025 growth forecast for developing Asia and the Pacific to 4.9%, citing resilient demand. But inflation is now seen at 4
Chile Inflation Hits 4.3%, Breaching Central Bank's Target Range
Chile's annual inflation climbed to 4.3% in June, pushing past the central bank's target range. Consumer prices were flat for the month, but