By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Aluminum Dips Below $3,100 as Middle East Supply Fears Ease
Aluminum prices fell below $3,100 a ton as Middle East supply fears eased. The US-Iran truce held and Emirates Global Aluminium restarted ou
Indian Stocks Extend Rally as Lower Oil and US Jobs Data Boost Rate-Cut Hopes
Indian stocks logged a fourth consecutive weekly gain as cooler US jobs data and lower oil prices eased rate worries. The rally helped IT sh
Emerging Market Stocks Surge 2.2% as Softer US Jobs Data Weakens Dollar
Emerging-market stocks bounced on Friday after a softer US jobs report pushed the dollar down and pulled investors back toward tech-heavy ma
Polish Zloty Steadies Near 4.29/Euro as Softer US Jobs Data Eases Pressure on CEE Currencies
The Polish zloty hovered near 4.29 per euro as softer US jobs data weakened the dollar and eased worries about further rate hikes. The move
Ocado Chair Adam Warby Faces Ouster as 25% of Shareholders Back Removal Effort
A major Ocado investor claims support from holders of about a quarter of the company to remove chair Adam Warby. The push follows earlier re
Pound Posts Best Week in 12 Weeks as UK Political Risk Fades and US Jobs Data Softens
The pound logged its strongest weekly gain in three months, rising 1.2% to $1.3357. A softer US jobs report weakened the dollar, while renew
IIFCL Locks In 7.25% Coupon on Bond Issue, Raises 18.48 Billion Rupees
India Infrastructure Finance Co (IIFCL) accepted 18.48 billion rupees of bids for bonds due in four years and 11 months, locking in a 7.25%
Hong Kong Stocks Jump 1.3% as Weak US Jobs Data Eases Rate Hike Fears
Hong Kong stocks rallied as softer US jobs data eased fears of another Federal Reserve rate hike. The Hang Seng added 1.3%, while HSBC said
Japanese Rubber Futures Edge Higher as Raw Material Costs Stay Firm
Osaka Exchange's December rubber contract gained 1.06% to 410.3 yen per kilogram, supported by firm upstream prices in Thailand. However, tr
Fitch Upgrades Renesas Outlook to Stable After Asset Sale, Sees Leverage Falling
Fitch Ratings upgraded Renesas Electronics' credit outlook to stable from negative after a timing-unit sale. The agency expects leverage to
Gold Buyers in India Pause as Price Rebound Cools Demand; China Shows Interest
Gold demand in India has cooled after prices rebounded from a three-month low, with dealers offering discounts. Meanwhile, Chinese buyers ar
New Zealand Stocks Edge Higher as Soft US Jobs Data Boosts Rate Cut Hopes
New Zealand stocks ticked up as a softer-than-expected US jobs report lifted global sentiment. The S&P/NZX 50 gained 0.27% after June nonfar