By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Rupee steadies as RBI intervention, cheaper oil ease pressure
India's rupee is clawing back ground after the RBI's heavy dollar selling and a drop in oil prices. Traders are now watching whether the cal
China's factory activity cools in July as official gauge dips into contraction
China's factory activity cooled in July, with a private PMI slipping to 50.9 and an official gauge falling into contraction. The mixed signa
China's central bank signals easier policy and more panda bonds
China's central bank says it will keep monetary policy 'appropriately loose' and boost the yuan's international role. It also wants more ove
July jobs report could shake markets as hiring cools and inflation lingers
Friday's US jobs report arrives with the Fed on inflation alert and markets on edge. After June's weak hiring numbers, investors will watch
US consumer sentiment improves in July as inflation expectations ease
US consumers felt a bit more optimistic in July, with the University of Michigan's sentiment index rising to 55.2. The improvement came desp
BoE's Pill warns UK inflation risks could build as energy prices spike
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill warns that higher energy prices linked to the US-Iran conflict could push UK inflation up later thi
Canada's GDP beats forecasts as mining and oil output climb
Canada's economy expanded 0.3% in May, topping expectations, as mining and oil and gas output surged. A flash estimate suggests another 0.2%
Imperial Oil's profit beat shows refining strength despite output dip
Imperial Oil's adjusted earnings of C$4.52 per share topped expectations, powered by stronger refining margins and higher crude prices. Lowe
Exxon's record quarter still misses as output dips
ExxonMobil's adjusted profit hit $14.7 billion, its best in four years, but still fell short of analyst expectations. Lower production and v
Eurozone inflation edges up to 2.9% as energy costs accelerate
Eurozone inflation ticked up to 2.9% in July as energy prices accelerated, while core inflation also rose. Markets now expect another ECB ra
Sri Lanka inflation accelerates to 7.3% as fuel price hike bites
Sri Lanka's main inflation gauge accelerated to 7.3% in July, up from 6.8% in June, as a 35% fuel price hike pushed up food and transport co
Chevron posts best quarter in six years as oil prices and refining margins surge
Chevron reported its best quarter in at least six years, with adjusted earnings of $6.06 per share. Higher oil prices and record refining ma