By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Yuan Strengthens as Dollar Weakens, Traders Eye Politburo for Policy Clues
China's yuan firmed to a near one-week high as the US dollar slipped. The PBOC set a stronger daily midpoint, and traders are now focused on
Metals X Shares Rise 4% as Renison Tin Output Edges Higher in Q2
Metals X said its Renison tin joint venture in Tasmania produced 2,809 tonnes of tin-in-concentrate in Q2, up slightly from the prior quarte
Aussie and Kiwi Dollars Gain as Cooling Oil Eases Inflation Fears
The Australian dollar hit $0.7001 and the New Zealand dollar rose to $0.5798 as cooler oil prices eased inflation fears. Traders cut the odd
Ballard Mining Hits Record Gold Grades at Mt Ida, Eyes Mining Lease
Ballard Mining has announced record gold grades from drilling at its Mt Ida project in Western Australia. A 9-meter intercept returned 27.1
India Stocks Poised to End Five-Day Losing Streak as Oil Prices Slide
India's benchmark stock indexes are expected to rise after five straight days of losses, helped by a sharp drop in oil prices. Brent crude f
Brent Crude Drop Below $90 Gives Indian Bonds a Reprieve
Brent crude's slide below $90 a barrel, following a pause in US-Iran strikes, is set to boost Indian government bonds. Traders expect the 6.
European space startup The Exploration Company targets $2 billion valuation in new funding round
The Exploration Company, a European space startup, is reportedly in discussions to raise at least $300 million in a funding round that could
CXMT Surges 470% in Shanghai Debut, Briefly Becoming China's Most Valuable Stock
CXMT's stock jumped nearly 470% on its Shanghai debut, briefly making it China's most valuable listed company. The surge was fueled by a tin
Manipal Hospitals IPO Opens July 29 at 560-590 Rupees, Aims to Raise 92.8 Billion
Manipal Hospitals' IPO opens July 29 at 560-590 rupees per share, aiming to raise 92.8 billion rupees. Most of the fresh funds will redeem d
ClearView Wealth Takeover by Zurich Heads Back to Court with Dividend Twist
ClearView Wealth's takeover by Zurich Financial Services Australia returns to court on Thursday. The deal is now linked to a AU$0.05 special
Saudi Stocks Dip as Aramco Falls on Houthi Strike Reports
Saudi stocks opened the week lower as reports of Houthi strikes on Aramco infrastructure pushed the oil giant's shares down 0.89%. Meanwhile
DeepSeek pauses $74 billion fundraise, eyes Shanghai IPO
DeepSeek has paused talks for a 500 billion yuan ($74 billion) fundraise, according to Bloomberg. The Chinese AI startup is now weighing an