By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Morgan Stanley: Auto Insurers Likely Profitable Through 2027, Then Risks Rise
Morgan Stanley says US auto insurers can keep underwriting profits through 2026 and into 2027, thanks to tort reform and slower repair-cost
Dollar Slips as Oil Surges on US-Iran Tensions; Fed Minutes in Focus
The greenback eased as oil surged on renewed US-Iran tensions, while traders raised bets on a July Fed rate hike. The Fed's June meeting min
Deutsche Bank Cashes In on USD-CAD Bet as Currency Pair Hits Rare Extreme
Deutsche Bank has closed a profitable bet on the US dollar rising against the Canadian dollar, pocketing a 3.5% gain. The bank warns the pai
Morgan Stanley Forecasts Stronger Q2 for Rollins as Weather Improves and Pest Season Peaks
Morgan Stanley says pest-control company Rollins is set for a stronger second quarter. The bank expects organic growth to rise to 7.2% and m
Swiss Stocks Dip as IMF Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast and US-Iran Tensions Resurface
Swiss stocks slipped as investors weighed fresh US-Iran tensions and a lowered IMF global growth forecast for 2026. The benchmark index move
Morgan Stanley: Honeywell Aerospace's Reusable R&D Model Drives High Margins
Morgan Stanley says Honeywell Aerospace's reusable R&D approach keeps margins high even with modest growth. A potential standalone structure
Allianz Partners to Cut Up to 1,800 Jobs in Europe as AI Reshapes Travel Insurance
Allianz Partners, the travel insurance and assistance arm of Allianz, plans to cut 1,500-1,800 jobs across Europe as it integrates more AI.
Treasury Yields Rise as Oil Surges 4% on Trump's Iran Deal Comments
Brent crude climbed 4.2% to $77.24 after President Trump said the Iran memorandum of understanding was 'over,' pushing the 10-year Treasury
Santander Cuts Perks, Replaces Beijing Chief; Shares Fall 3% Premarket
Banco Santander shares dropped over 3% premarket after a report revealed the bank cut perks, tightened oversight, and replaced its top Beiji
Tech Stocks Dip as Palantir, Meta, and Salesforce News Fails to Lift Sector
Tech stocks fell in premarket trading Wednesday, overshadowing positive news from Palantir, Meta, and Salesforce. Sector-wide weakness sugge
Ivanhoe Mines Plans Copper Output Rebound at Kamoa-Kakula in H2 2026
Ivanhoe Mines says copper production at its Kamoa-Kakula complex will rebound in the second half of 2026. Higher mining rates and up to 10,0
Lavazza Warns Coffee Prices Will Stay Volatile as El Niño Threat Looms
Italian roaster Lavazza warns that coffee prices will remain volatile, with a potential super El Niño threatening supply and a lag between b