By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
PsiQuantum Wins $125M DARPA Deal to Test Feasibility of Useful Quantum Computer by 2033
PsiQuantum has landed a $125 million deal with DARPA to independently test its quantum computing technology. The agency's Quantum Benchmarki
Emerging Markets Flat as Oil Rally Offsets Tech Gains in Asia
Emerging-market assets were little changed as a tech-driven rally in Asia was countered by oil hitting a six-week high and a firm US dollar.
Berenberg Raises Evolution AB Price Target to 600 SEK, Keeps Hold Rating on Mixed Q2
Berenberg raised its price target on Evolution AB to 600 kronor from 560 after a mixed second quarter. Europe returned to growth, but Asia s
Japanese Rubber Futures Jump as Yen Weakens to 38-Year Low, Oil Holds Near Six-Week High
Japanese rubber futures climbed after the yen hit its weakest level since late 1986, making yen-priced contracts more attractive to foreign
Chinese Stocks Mixed as Middle East Tensions and New Chip Export Controls Weigh
Chinese stocks slipped as Middle East tensions kept investors cautious and regulators proposed tighter AI and chip export controls. The Shan
Santander Profit Rises 17%; Iberdrola Inks €2B Finland Grid Deal
Santander's Q2 underlying profit climbed 17%, driven by higher revenues and its TSB acquisition. Meanwhile, Iberdrola announced a €2 billion
Liontrust Outflows Slow as Institutional Mandates and River Global Deal Lift Assets 24%
Liontrust's fund outflows eased to £357 million in the June quarter, while assets under management jumped 24% to £24.3 billion following its
Fresnillo's Silver and Gold Output Drops in First Half, 2026-2028 Targets Unchanged
Mexico-focused miner Fresnillo saw first-half silver output fall to 22 million ounces and gold to 290,885 ounces. The company kept its 2026-
Japan's Noetra Plans $2.3B AI Brain for Robots with Nvidia Chips
Japan's Noetra, backed by over 380 billion yen in first-year funding, plans to build a homegrown AI brain for robots using 27,500 Nvidia Rub
Germany's 152-Point Startup Plan Targets Easier Hiring and More Private Capital
Germany is set to approve a 152-measure plan to make it easier for startups to hire, raise money, and scale at home. The cabinet will sign o
New Zealand Rural Land Withdraws Guidance After Tenant Defaults on NZ$300,000 Rent
New Zealand Rural Land has withdrawn its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance after tenant Kiwi Crunch Farms abandoned its Hawke's Bay properties,
Japan Taps JPMorgan, US Banks to Finance $550 Billion Investment Pledge
Japan is turning to JPMorgan Chase and other US banks to help finance its $550 billion US investment commitment, after only about $2.2 billi