By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
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
Lodha Confirms ₹1,000 Crore Palava Land Sale to NIIF-Backed Data Center Builder
Lodha Developers confirmed it sold a 30-acre plot in Palava to NIIF-backed Digital Edge for around ₹1,000 crore. The deal provides a price b
Kiwi Dollar Dips Ahead of RBNZ Rate Decision as Markets Bet on Hike
The New Zealand dollar slipped 0.4% to $0.5687 on Monday as markets anticipate the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's rate decision on Wednesday.
Perenti Shifts Mining Services From Africa to Safer Markets, Jefferies Says
Perenti is quietly reducing its exposure to higher-risk African markets, with its contract pipeline in Africa dropping to 29% from 62% over
South Korea's President Orders Fast-Track Permits for $576 Billion Chip and AI Projects
South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has ordered officials to fast-track permits, land purchases, and utility planning for over $576 billio
India's Rupee and Bonds Await Foreign Inflows and Bloomberg Index Decision
India's rupee and government bonds are focused on foreign flows this week, with the rupee expected to trade in a 94.80-95.80 range. Bond yie
Vault Minerals Surges 12.9% on A$5.6 Billion Takeover Bid from Genesis
Vault Minerals shares surged as much as 12.9% after Genesis Minerals made a A$5.6 billion takeover approach, topping a prior bid from Regis
Gold Holds Near Two-Week High as Softer US Jobs Data Cools Rate Hike Bets
Gold is holding near a two-week high after a softer US jobs report lowered the chances of a September rate hike to about 55%. The metal snap
Oil's Slide to Near Four-Month Lows Shifts Focus to AI Earnings and Fed Minutes
Brent crude has dropped to near four-month lows, reducing inflation worries. Investors now turn to Samsung's AI-driven earnings and Fed minu