By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
CuspAI Raises $450M to Speed Up Materials Discovery for Chips and Clean Energy
CuspAI has raised $450 million to expand its AI-powered materials discovery platform and launch a foundry for testing new materials. The rou
Treasury Yields Slide as Softer Inflation Data Dims Fed Rate Hike Prospects
US Treasury yields declined over the past week as cooler June inflation data prompted traders to price out a near-term Fed rate hike. The sh
Malaysia Stocks Dip as June Trade Surplus Shrinks Sharply Below Forecasts
Malaysia's benchmark stock index slipped after new trade data showed June's surplus shrank to 14.9 billion ringgit, much smaller than econom
Emerging Market Stocks Hit Two-Month Low as Oil Surges and AI Rally Falters
Emerging market stocks dropped to their lowest in over two months as rising oil prices and a wobble in the AI trade hit Asian markets. Brent
UltraTech Cement Posts 17% Profit Jump, Accelerates Capacity Expansion Despite High Fuel Costs
UltraTech Cement's quarterly profit rose nearly 17% as volumes jumped 12.2%. The company is accelerating capacity expansion to leverage scal
Hanmi Semiconductor Plans US Expansion and New AI Chip Bonding Tools
Hanmi Semiconductor is advancing its chip-bonding technology for AI and high-bandwidth memory, with a new prototype due by year-end. The com
Prologis Takes Segro Bid Directly to Shareholders After Board Rejects £13.5B Offer
Prologis is appealing directly to Segro shareholders after the UK logistics landlord rejected its £13.5 billion takeover bid. The US warehou
Europe Stocks Dip as Brent Crude Tops $90 on Iran Supply Fears
The STOXX 600 fell 0.2% as oil's surge to $90 weighed on travel stocks. Ryanair slid after a profit drop, while energy shares gained. Invest
UK Stocks Slip as Oil Tops $90 on Strait of Hormuz Tensions
UK stocks slipped as oil prices topped $90 a barrel after US-Iran tensions restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. FTSE 100 future
South Korea's KOSPI Plunges 5% as AI Trade Unwind and Oil Spike Hit Emerging Asia
South Korea's KOSPI tumbled as much as 5.1% Monday, pushing its month-to-date loss past 22%. The selloff, driven by fading AI enthusiasm and
Railpen Raises Bid for IP Group to 61p, Adds Oxford Nanopore Stake and Contingent Payout
Railpen has increased its bid for IP Group to 61p per share in cash, plus IP Group's Oxford Nanopore stake and a possible extra payment link
Copper Edges Up as LME Stockpiles Shrink, But Demand Fears Cap Gains
Copper prices edged up as LME warehouse inventories shrank, with over half the metal tagged for withdrawal. But demand jitters and higher-ra