By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Schindler Sales Slip as China Building Slump Hits New Elevator Orders
Elevator maker Schindler reported a 0.7% drop in quarterly revenue to 2.74 billion Swiss francs, as new-installation orders in China fell mo
BHP and Unions Inch Closer to Port Hedland Deal, Talks Resume Next Week
BHP and unions at Western Australia's Port Hedland iron ore terminal advanced talks this week but still lack a new contract. Negotiations wi
Revolution Beauty Turnaround Gains Momentum as Co-Founders Return, Tariff Costs Offset
Revolution Beauty says its turnaround is taking hold, with fiscal 2027's second quarter improving after a better-than-expected first quarter
ASX 200 Flat as Bank Stocks Slip and Gold Miners Surge on Middle East Tensions
Australia's ASX 200 finished flat on Tuesday as bank stocks slipped and gold miners surged. Investors weighed Middle East tensions and highe
Fitch Affirms Neutral Outlook on Taiwan Banks Amid Iran Conflict and Tariff Uncertainty
Fitch Ratings has maintained a neutral outlook on Taiwan's banking sector, saying lenders are holding up well despite new shocks from the Ir
Saudi Awwal Bank Q2 Profit Holds Steady as Loan Growth Offsets Lower Rates
Saudi Awwal Bank posted SAR 2,331 million in net profit for Q2, as loan growth helped offset a lower-rate backdrop and weaker fee and FX inc
Dollar Holds Near One-Week High as Oil Swings on Middle East Uncertainty
Oil prices swung on Middle East headlines, keeping the US dollar near a one-week high. Long-term Treasury yields stayed elevated as traders
Victory Giant Technology Offers Stock Incentives to Staff, Shares Rise
Victory Giant Technology plans to offer staff up to 4.86 million restricted A shares and a 700 million yuan employee share plan. The PCB mak
New Zealand Stocks Dip as Houthi Threat and Sticky Inflation Rattle Investors
New Zealand stocks slipped as traders balanced a fresh Middle East shipping threat against a surprise pickup in local inflation. The S&P/NZX
Indian Stocks Flat as HDFC Bank Drags, Oil Stays Near $90
Indian stocks barely moved on Tuesday as HDFC Bank's decline offset gains in most sectors. Brent crude stayed near $90 a barrel, adding to i
Oil Price Dip Eases Inflation Fears, Lifts Chip Stocks Amid Middle East Tensions
Brent crude slipped from a one-month high as Middle East ceasefire talks raised hopes of easing supply fears. The dip helped calm inflation
Prysmian Lands $6.3B Data Center Cable Deal; Ryanair Profit Drops 33%
Prysmian has won a $6.3 billion deal to supply cables for data centers, riding the AI boom. Meanwhile, Ryanair's quarterly profit fell by a