By Priya Raman
Economist by training. Covers central banks, inflation, jobs data and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Fed's rate decision takes back seat to new dot plot forecasts
The Fed is widely expected to raise rates by 25 basis points this week. But traders will focus on the updated Summary of Economic Projection
Oil's surge past $100: why the squeeze could continue
Oil has surged above $100 a barrel, up 20% in three weeks, as Middle East conflict disrupts key shipping routes. With emergency buffers fadi
Bank of France trims 2026 growth forecast to 0.4% as demand cools
The Bank of France lowered its 2026 growth forecast to 0.4% from 0.5% after activity stalled in the first half. Energy prices remain the big
Canada's Investment Summit Draws CA$500 Billion in Pledges
Canada's first Investment Summit secured nearly CA$500 billion in pledges, about half of PM Carney's five-year target. The event also pushed
Oil Tops $100 Again, Lifting Energy Stocks as TotalEnergies Bets Big on AI
Oil prices climbed back above $100 a barrel, giving energy stocks a broad lift. Meanwhile, TotalEnergies announced a €100 million AI partner
India's top economist sees food inflation easing by year-end
India's chief economic adviser says August food inflation was about 6% and expects it to cool by year-end, even though monsoon rains are run
CFIB's first municipal report card flunks 39 Canadian cities on small-business friendliness
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business issued its first municipal report card, handing out 39 failing grades. The group says unfair
BMO lifts British Columbia deficit forecast to CA$13.8 billion on wildfire costs
BMO Capital Markets has raised its forecast for British Columbia's FY26/27 deficit to CA$13.8 billion, citing higher wildfire costs and refu
India's jobless rate falls to 5% in August, a six-month low
India's unemployment rate fell to 5% in August, a six-month low, beating economist expectations. Rural areas drove the improvement, while ur
Sri Lanka's economy grows 4.2% in Q2 even as inflation climbs to 8%
Sri Lanka's economy grew 4.2% year-on-year in the second quarter, slowing from 5.1% in Q1 but still solid. However, inflation accelerated to
EQT and Norway's wealth fund weigh €11.9B bid for Acciona Energia
A consortium led by Swedish private equity firm EQT and Norway's sovereign wealth fund is reportedly preparing a €11.9 billion bid for Accio
Saudi inflation holds at 1.8% as housing costs drive price shifts
Saudi Arabia's consumer inflation held steady at 1.8% for a fourth month in August, but the pressure shifted toward housing and utilities. W