By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
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
TIM Board Backs Poste Italiane's Tender Offer as Italy Debates Self-Defense Law
Telecom Italia's board has backed Poste Italiane's tender offer, moving the deal forward. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's comment
Gold Slips as Oil Above $90 Reignites Rate Hike Fears
Gold slipped after Brent crude surged 3% above $90 a barrel on fresh Middle East escalation. Traders now see an 82% chance of a December Fed
Dollar Edges Up as Middle East Tensions Boost Oil, Safe-Haven Demand
The US dollar ticked higher in early Asian trading as Middle East tensions pushed oil prices up and sent traders toward safer assets. Brent
UK CFOs Embrace AI as Geopolitical Fears Ease, Deloitte Survey Shows
UK finance chiefs are increasingly optimistic about AI's potential, with 73% expecting it to improve performance. Meanwhile, geopolitical co
YouGov Eyes Ex-Kantar Boss Wayne Levings as CEO Amid Turnaround Push
YouGov is reportedly considering former Kantar UK and Ireland chief Wayne Levings as its next CEO. The search comes as the research firm war
Samsung Electronics America to Cut 739 Jobs in NJ, Move HQ to Texas
Samsung Electronics America has filed a WARN notice indicating up to 739 job cuts in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, as it prepares to move it
HDFC Bank Profit Rises 5% as Retail Lending Drives Growth, Margins Stay Flat
HDFC Bank posted a 5% profit rise for the June quarter, driven by strong retail lending growth and a sharp drop in provisions. However, net
Axis Bank Q1 Profit Beats Forecasts as Provisions Drop 44%, Margin Squeeze Persists
Axis Bank beat profit forecasts in Q1 as provisions dropped 44%, but net interest margin narrowed to 3.46%. Loan growth outpaced deposits, r
China Pushes Open AI Models as US Chip Stocks Tumble Into Bear Market Territory
China's president made his first appearance at the country's flagship AI conference, signaling AI's central role in national strategy. Meanw
TSX Dips 0.2% as AI Enthusiasm Fades, Energy Stocks Rally on Oil Surge
Canada's main stock index slipped 0.2% as the AI trade cooled, dragging tech stocks lower. Energy shares bucked the trend, climbing 1.9% aft