By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
Saudi Stocks Dip as US Inflation Cools and Oil Surges on Iran Tensions
Saudi stocks slipped for a second straight session as cooler US inflation raised hopes for lower interest rates, but a 9.6% surge in oil pri
RBC Challenges Short Sellers' Claims on Bloom Energy's Scandium Supply Risk
RBC argues that short sellers are overstating Bloom Energy's dependence on scandium, a rare metal used in fuel cells. The bank points to new
UAE Stocks Dip as Investors Eye US Inflation Data and Strait of Hormuz Risks
UAE stocks slipped as markets braced for a key US inflation report and fresh geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz. Abu Dhabi's index f
Goldman Sachs Equities Trading Revenue Hits Record $7.42 Billion as Deal Fees Surge
Goldman Sachs posted a standout quarter with equities trading revenue hitting a record $7.42 billion, up 72%. Investment banking fees rose 5
AI Startup Reflection Signs $1B+ Deal for Nvidia Chips, Betting on Open-Source Models
Reflection AI has locked in over $1 billion worth of computing power from Nebius, including Nvidia's latest chips. The deal underscores the
Dutch Court Blocks Glencore's Private Buyback of Access World, Orders Auction
A Dutch court blocked Glencore from privately transferring Access World shares to its own unit, ruling it risked conflicts of interest. The
JPMorgan Q2 Profit Surges as Investment Banking Fees Jump 30% and Trading Revenue Soars
JPMorgan Chase posted a big second-quarter profit as dealmaking and trading picked up. Investment banking fees rose 30% year-on-year, while
SK Telecom and KT to Lead South Korea's $12.5M 5G-AI Industrial Pilot
South Korea's NIA has selected SK Telecom and KT for a 17.2 billion won pilot testing 5G standalone and AI-RAN in industrial settings. The p
Stocks Flat as Traders Await Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings
US stock futures were mostly flat early Tuesday as traders waited for June inflation data and a wave of big-bank earnings. Oil prices hovere
BoE's Bailey Warns US-Iran Tensions Threaten UK Financial Stability
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey told lawmakers that renewed US-Iran fighting poses fresh risks to UK financial stability. The warning
China Stocks Surge on Ambitious 60 Trillion Yuan Retail Sales Target for 2030
Chinese stocks rallied as the government unveiled a plan to lift retail sales to about 60 trillion yuan by 2030. The move signals a strategi
Debenhams Group Sees Marketplace Shift Boost GMV and Cut Debt
Debenhams Group says its shift to a marketplace model is paying off, with GMV growing year-on-year through June and July. The company also e