By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Asia Markets Mixed as Nvidia's Next-Gen AI System Faces Over-Year Delay
Asian markets showed mixed results after reports emerged that Nvidia could delay its next-generation AI server rack system by more than a ye
Pound Dips to $1.3338 as Dollar Rebounds and UK Politics Weigh on Sentiment
The pound fell to $1.3338 as the US dollar found its footing and traders reduced expectations for further Bank of England rate hikes. UK pol
RBC Cuts Associated British Foods Forecasts on Sugar Weakness and Currency Risk
RBC Capital Markets has lowered its earnings forecasts for Associated British Foods by 2%-3% for fiscal 2026-2028. The bank points to persis
Brazilian Firms Turn to Out-of-Court Debt Restructurings as Interest Rates Bite
Brazilian companies are increasingly choosing out-of-court debt restructurings to manage their obligations. Filings jumped from 16 in 2021 t
Malaysia Stocks Edge Up as MACC Clears Rohas Unit, But Shares Slip
Malaysia's main stock index edged up 0.3% on Monday after the MACC cleared Rohas Tecnic's unit of further action. However, Rohas shares fell
Singapore's STI Edges Up 0.3% as Retail Sales Growth Slows and Small Caps Slip
Singapore's Straits Times Index edged up 0.3% on Tuesday, even as May retail sales growth slowed to 3% year over year. A few small-cap stock
UK Car Sales Hit Best June Since 2019 as EVs Take Record 30% Share
UK new car sales jumped 11.4% in June to 213,166, the best June since 2019. Battery-electric vehicles hit a record 30% share, but the indust
Airbus Targets Over 900 Jet Deliveries in 2026 After Strong First Half
Airbus handed over 89 aircraft in June, bringing first-half deliveries to 351. The company is sticking with its official 870 target but repo
Posco Maps Out 167 Trillion Won Pivot Beyond Steel, Plans Stake Sales to Fund Lithium Push
Posco Group is pivoting beyond steel with a massive spending plan focused on lithium, battery materials, and energy. To help fund the shift,
EasyJet Take-Private Talks Push STOXX 600 to Record High
Europe's STOXX 600 index stayed near a record high as investors cheered a wave of deal-making, led by easyJet's talks with Castlelake. The a
Hong Kong Stocks Gain as OPEC+ Output Hike Sends Oil to Four-Month Lows
Hong Kong stocks climbed as oil prices fell on an OPEC+ output hike. The Hang Seng Index added 1.1% as Brent crude neared four-month lows, e
Bernstein Boosts Ryanair Target, Sees Earnings Power Overlooked
Bernstein lifted its price target for Ryanair to €32.50 and sharply raised earnings forecasts, saying the budget airline's profit power is n