By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Gold Slips as US-Iran Tensions Fuel Rate Hike Bets, September Odds Hit 63%
Gold slipped 0.1% and is heading for a 1.4% weekly decline as traders raise bets on a September rate hike. The shift comes as US-Iran strike
UAE's E& Exits Vodafone in $5.95 Billion Stake Sale to Xavier Niel
UAE telecom group E& is selling its entire Vodafone stake for $5.95 billion to French billionaire Xavier Niel's family group. The deal, at a
Macquarie Faces Climate Vote Over Fossil Fuel Financing and Net Zero Pledge
Macquarie Bank is heading into its annual meeting on July 23 with a climate-focused shareholder resolution. The proposal asks the bank to cl
Jarden: Weak Jackpots Hit Jumbo Interactive, FY2027 Guidance Key on Aug 27
Broker Jarden says weak jackpots likely shaved AU$600-700 million off Australian lottery sales in FY2026. The next catalyst for Jumbo Intera
Hong Kong Tech Stocks Surge 8% This Week as Investors Rotate Into China Internet Names
Hong Kong's tech stocks rallied sharply this week, with the Hang Seng TECH Index up 8% and 14% above its June low. The move reflects a rotat
African Markets Eye AI Rally, Oil Dip, and Key Data from Rwanda and Kenya
African markets are balancing a global AI-driven stock rally with softer oil prices and key local data. Rwanda's June inflation print and a
TCS CEO Says AI Will Reshape Roles, Not Cut Headcount After Adding 9,279 Staff
Tata Consultancy Services CEO K Krithivasan says AI won't mean layoffs at India's biggest IT services firm, even after it added 9,279 net em
Sandfire Expands Black Butte Copper Mine Plan with 49% Reserve Boost
Sandfire Resources has released a new pre-feasibility study for its Black Butte copper project in Montana, showing a 12-year mine life and a
Yuan Breaks 6.8 as PBOC Fixing Tightens Grip on Currency Volatility
China's yuan edged past 6.8 per dollar after the PBOC set its strongest daily fixing since February. The narrower gap between the midpoint a
Palm Oil Futures Slip on Friday but Still Head for Weekly Gain as Market Eyes Supply Data
Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Friday as crude oil and other edible oils softened, but the benchmark contract remains on track for a
Japan Urges Giant Pension Fund to Buy Local Assets, Yen Rises
Japan is leaning on its massive Government Pension Investment Fund to invest more at home, aiming to support the weak yen. The currency rose
Hugo Boss Urges Shareholders to Reject Frasers' €2.7 Billion Takeover Bid
Hugo Boss is urging shareholders to reject Frasers Group's €2.7 billion takeover bid, saying it significantly undervalues the company. The m