By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Indian Stocks Slip as IT Shares Drop on US Rate Worries, Auto Stocks Hit by Delhi EV Policy
Indian stocks reversed early gains as IT shares fell on renewed US rate worries and auto stocks weighed after Delhi announced faster EV-only
Infineon Gets Revenue Boost Forecast as AI Data Centers Drive Power Chip Demand
AlphaValue/Baader Europe lifted Infineon's 2028 revenue forecast to €22.3 billion, citing AI data center power demand and software-defined v
Europe's Biggest Banks Push Back Against EU Stock Market Overhaul
Europe's biggest banks are urging EU regulators not to overhaul stock trading rules, arguing that the shift to off-exchange trading hasn't b
Aussie Dollar Hits Three-Month Low as Yield Gap with US Shrinks
The Australian dollar slipped to a three-month low as the yield spread between Australian and US bonds shrank. Traders are watching for a br
African Markets Shrug Off Dollar Strength as Ethiopia Bond Talks and DRC Cobalt Move Take Focus
African markets opened the week balancing a stronger US dollar and softer oil prices with local headlines. Ethiopia's bond restructuring tal
Palm Oil Dips to 4,551 Ringgit as Weaker Rival Oils and Firmer Ringgit Weigh
Malaysian palm oil futures fell to 4,551 ringgit per metric ton on Tuesday as weaker rival oils, softer crude oil, and a firmer ringgit weig
Japanese Rubber Futures Rise as Yen Hits 40-Year Low and China Factory Activity Expands
Japanese rubber futures edged higher as the yen fell to 162.27 per dollar, its weakest in about 40 years, and China's factory activity moved
Chinese Robot Maker Rokae Launches Hong Kong IPO, Aims to Raise Up to HK$875 Million
Chinese robot maker Rokae has launched a Hong Kong IPO, targeting up to HK$875.2 million. The funds will support research and production exp
Singapore Stocks Edge Higher as US-Iran Tensions Ease Ahead of Key Jobs Data
Singapore stocks edged higher Tuesday after a tech-led bounce on Wall Street, as the US and Iran signaled a de-escalation near the Strait of
Drill Bits Maker Guangdong Dtech Launches Hong Kong IPO, Aims to Raise HK$4.8 Billion
Guangdong Dtech Technology, a drill bits maker, has launched its Hong Kong IPO, targeting up to HK$4.80 billion. The offering is supported b
Benz Mining Hits High-Grade Gold at Hurricane Camp, Shares Dip Despite Strong Results
Benz Mining announced strong drill results at its Hurricane Camp in Western Australia, with a 70-meter intercept grading 2.9 g/t gold. Despi
Corn Futures Edge Higher as Traders Await USDA Report on Planting and Heat
Corn futures rose slightly as traders braced for the USDA's quarterly grain stocks report. The market expects the agency to cut corn acre es