By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
ASX 200 Holds Steady at 8,831 as Investors Await Fed Minutes Under New Chair Warsh
The S&P/ASX 200 closed at 8,831 on Monday, with investors in a holding pattern ahead of the US Federal Reserve's first meeting minutes under
ITV Sells Broadcast Arm to Comcast's Sky in £1.6 Billion Deal Reshaping UK TV
ITV is selling its broadcast and advertising business to Comcast's Sky for £1.6 billion. The deal keeps ITV Studios independent and includes
Yen Hovers Near 38-Year Low as Intervention Fears Rise Ahead of Fed Minutes
The yen is hovering near 162 per dollar, close to levels not seen in decades, as speculation grows that Japanese authorities may step in to
L'Oréal and Mondelez Use AI to Slash Product Development Time from Months to Weeks
L'Oréal and Mondelez are deploying AI in product research and development, with executives telling Reuters the technology cuts the journey f
Rupee Slips to Three-Week Low as Oil Importers and NDF Maturities Drive Dollar Demand
India's rupee weakened to a three-week low as dollar demand from oil importers and maturing non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) pushed USD/INR h
South African Rand and JSE Rally as Weak US Jobs Data Weighs on Dollar
The South African rand firmed and the JSE Top-40 index gained 1.1% after a disappointing US jobs report weakened the dollar. Investors are n
SK Telecom Plans Massive AI Data Center Buildout in South Korea
SK Telecom is entering the AI data center race with a plan to build up to 5 gigawatts of capacity by 2029. The carrier will start with a 100
Indian Bank Stocks Rally on Strong Loan Growth, But Deposit Costs Loom
India's stock indexes edged up as HDFC Bank and Axis Bank posted solid June-quarter loan growth. Lower oil prices and steady foreign buying
China, Hong Kong Stocks Rise as AI Rally Broadens; Regulator Eases Refinancing Rules
China and Hong Kong stocks rose Monday as AI gains broadened into other sectors. The China Securities Regulatory Commission proposed easier
African Markets Face Mixed Signals: Oil Dips, Tanzania Hikes Rates, Unitel Plans IPO
Oil slipped after OPEC+ agreed to boost August output, while Tanzania raised its key rate to 6.25% to combat inflation. Angola's telecom Uni
Credit Agricole Boosts Banco BPM Stake to 29.3%, Nears Control Threshold
Credit Agricole has increased its stake in Banco BPM to 29.3%, surpassing the 25% influence mark. The move signals a strategic position that
Vedanta's India Metals Output Hits Records as Overseas Volumes Slide
Vedanta's latest quarterly update shows record metals output in India, but weaker international results due to mine depletion and shipping d