By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Aussie and Kiwi Hold Near Multi-Week Highs as Fed Rate Hike Bets Fade
The Australian and New Zealand dollars are holding near multi-week highs as traders dial back expectations for further Federal Reserve rate
China's Yuan Retreats as PBOC Sends Subtle Curb on Currency Strength
China's yuan pulled back from a one-month high after the central bank set a daily midpoint well below market expectations. The move signals
Japan Earnings Deliver Mixed Results: Consulting Stocks Surge, Renewables Slide
Japanese stocks reacted divergently to early earnings updates on Thursday. Consulting and entertainment names gained, while renewable energy
Macquarie Tech's $3.5B Sydney Data Center Faces Local Hurdles, Jefferies Says
Macquarie Technology Group has secured a AU$240 million site in Sydney for a massive data center campus. But Jefferies analysts flag potenti
Palm Oil Falls Again as Stronger Ringgit and Weaker Soyoil Prices Weigh
Malaysian palm oil futures slipped again, with the benchmark October contract down 0.52% to 4,577 ringgit per ton. A firmer ringgit and decl
Rubber Prices Split as Thai Supply Surge Meets Oil-Driven Rally
Rubber prices are diverging across exchanges. Osaka futures slipped as Thailand's peak tapping season boosts supply, while Shanghai contract
Treasury Wine Faces Red Problem as Australia's Grape Crush Shifts to Whites
Australia's latest vintage shows a smaller grape crush, falling prices, and a record swing toward white varieties. That's an uncomfortable c
Rupee Nears Record Low as Brent Tops $85 and RBI Support Fades
India's rupee is expected to open weaker on Thursday, approaching its record low, as rising oil prices and fading central bank support press
Indian Stocks Set for Flat Open as Brent Crude Tops $85 on Middle East Tensions
Indian stocks are expected to open flat on Thursday, but rising oil prices above $85 a barrel are keeping traders cautious. Geopolitical ten
South Korea's KOSPI Plunges 7% as Chip Stocks Tumble and Central Bank Hikes Rates
South Korea's KOSPI plunged nearly 7% on Thursday, triggering a sidecar trading halt, as chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix dragged the index
BHP Posts Record Iron Ore Output Despite China's Buying Restrictions
BHP achieved record iron ore output from its Western Australia operations in fiscal 2026, with realized prices rising 3% to $84.56 per wet t
Australian Shares Set to Rise as Wall Street Gains and Oil Prices Firm on US Strikes
Australian shares are poised to open higher after a positive session on Wall Street. Energy stocks are drawing attention as crude oil prices