By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Kalshi Seeks CFTC Approval to Bring Perpetual Futures to FX, Metals, and Energy Markets
Kalshi, the prediction-markets platform, wants regulatory approval to offer never-expiring perpetual futures on foreign exchange, metals, an
Deutz Acquires FFG for €1.6 Billion to Expand Into Military Vehicle Market
Deutz is buying FFG, a military-vehicle manufacturer, for €1.6 billion. The deal adds armored vehicles to its portfolio and could make FFG's
HSBC Cuts Gold Price Forecasts for 2026-2027 on Hawkish Fed, Strong Dollar
HSBC trimmed its gold price forecasts for 2026 and 2027, blaming a more hawkish Federal Reserve outlook and a stronger US dollar. The bank s
SK Hynix's $28 Billion US ADR Sale Sees Seven Times Oversubscription
SK Hynix's $28 billion US ADR sale attracted over seven times the demand, highlighting global investor appetite for AI chip supply chain exp
Gold Rebounds to $4,107.69 as Weaker Dollar Offsets US-Iran Tension Fears
Spot gold climbed 0.8% to $4,107.69 an ounce as the US dollar weakened, offsetting concerns that escalating US-Iran tensions could fuel infl
JSW Steel Output Rises 3% Despite Major Furnace Shutdown at Vijayanagar
JSW Steel reported a 3% rise in crude steel output for the June quarter, despite a major furnace at its Vijayanagar plant being offline for
Fitch Warns Sukuk Issuance Depends on US-Iran Ceasefire Holding
Sukuk issuance dropped 36% to $125 billion in the first half of 2026. Fitch Ratings warns that a sustained recovery depends on the US-Iran c
Columbus Circle Capital Raises $200 Million in SPAC IPO for Future Acquisition
Columbus Circle Capital raised $200 million in a SPAC IPO, selling 20 million units at $10 each. The blank-check company will list on Nasdaq
Capita Profit Warning: Pension Contract Failures Could Slash Earnings by £40 Million
Capita issued a profit warning after admitting problems on its Civil Service Pension Scheme contract. The UK government has already withheld
Uniqlo Owner Fast Retailing Lifts Profit Forecast Again as Quarterly Earnings Surge 45.7%
Fast Retailing, owner of Uniqlo, raised its full-year profit forecast again after quarterly operating profit surged 45.7% to 213.79 billion
ASX 200 Extends Losing Streak as Miners and Banks Drag, Energy Stocks Rally on Oil Surge
Australia's benchmark ASX 200 index slipped 0.3% in its fourth consecutive decline, led by losses in mining and banking stocks. Energy share
Hedge Funds Post Best First Half Since 2013, Led by Stockpickers
Hedge funds just wrapped up their best first half since 2013, with a record-breaking April and strong gains from stockpicking strategies. Go