By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Rupee slips 0.3% as RBI defends 96 level against dollar
India's rupee slipped 0.3% this week to 95.8750 per dollar, as traders point to higher global interest rates and oil prices. The RBI is step
Jet lessors: fuel costs and higher rates now the main worry
At the ISTAT gathering, aircraft lessors said the pain point has shifted from plane shortages to fuel and financing costs. Expensive jet fue
Orion180 IPO prices at $12, below range, as insurer raises $240M
Orion180, a Florida insurer, raised $240 million in its IPO by selling 20 million shares at $12 each—below its $15-17 target range. The pric
Halozyme expands convertible note sale to $1.3 billion
Halozyme increased its 1.50% convertible notes due 2033 from $1.05 billion to $1.3 billion. Proceeds will fund capped calls and repurchase e
Spirit AI: humanoid robot 'brains' need better real-world data
Beijing-based Spirit AI says humanoid robots are getting more athletic but their 'brains' still lag. The startup expects a GPT-3-like softwa
York Holdings expands cheap private-label goods ahead of IPO
York Holdings is expanding its budget private-label lineup to 400 items by end of 2026, responding to inflation-driven price sensitivity. Th
BYD and Nio recall EVs in China over brake and steering defects
China's market regulator has ordered BYD to recall 183,211 vehicles over a brake pedal part and Nio to recall 686 Firefly EVs over a steerin
Ipsen gets modest price-target lift after strong first half and bolder 2026 goal
French drugmaker Ipsen impressed analysts with a 23.5% sales jump in the first half and raised its 2026 growth target to over 20%. AlphaValu
New Zealand Shares Flat as Japan's Rate Hike Fails to Move Market
New Zealand's benchmark index held steady even as Japan raised rates to a 31-year high. Local investors shrugged off the regional move, focu
Intraco raises SG$30.4m and US$5.6m via digital commercial paper
Intraco has raised short-term funding through its SDAX digital commercial paper program, issuing SG$30.38 million and US$5.6 million in 34-d
Forrestania's Edna May gold project posts first ore reserve, AU$728.7M cash flow
Forrestania Resources has mapped out the first ore reserve for its Edna May gold project in Western Australia. A pre-feasibility study estim
Airtel Money trims London IPO ambitions to $800M after investor pushback
Airtel Money, the payments arm of Airtel Africa, is reportedly lowering its IPO ambitions. The company now aims to raise at least $800 milli