Markets struggle after worse-than-expected figures June 13, 2022 The price of Bitcoin has fallen more than eight per cent over the past 24 hours, dropping as low as $25,000 this morning.
1 Minute Market Rundown – 13th June 2022 June 13, 2022 | City Talk ETH Break Key SupportBTC Under Pressure There are days when I write this piece and hope I am wrong. Friday was one of those where sadly I was right and the world turned ugly. With risk already on the back foot Friday saw a huge CPI upside print and the rest is history. Global stocks [...]
Separatists say ‘no grounds’ for reprieve after two Brits sentenced to death June 13, 2022 The head of the separatist region which sentenced two Brits to death for fighting for Ukraine has said there’s “no reason” to reverse the decision. Aiden Aslin, Shaun Pinner – and Moroccan Brahim Saadoun – are facing the ultimate price for opposing Russia, after a “sham” trial found them guilty of “mercenary activities” last week. [...]
WATCH – ‘Tasty and that’s it’: Rebranded McDonald’s opens in Moscow June 13, 2022 A new era for fast food in Russia has dawned with the opening of rebranded McDonald’s under the name Vkusno & Tochka, which translates to ‘tasty and that’s it’. While the golden arches and big macs may have gone, the rebranded restaurant chain opened up its doors once again, more than three decades after McDonald’s [...]
OnlyFans: The ‘UK success story’ and online safety pioneer June 13, 2022 OnlyFans has a tendency to make headlines – and sometimes for the wrong reasons. Founded in the UK in 2016, the company has experienced momentous growth in the depths of lockdown, shifting from 17m fans to over 100m in 2020. In 2022, the platform boasts 200m fans, with over two million creators serving up content. [...]
Australia reaches settlement with French firm to ease ‘Aukus’ tensions June 12, 2022 Australia has reached a settlement with France's Naval Group, as compensation for scuppering a submarine contract with the country.
EP: 137 Royal Ascot – Tuesday June 12, 2022 Day 1 of Royal Ascot 2022 kicks off with the unbeaten superstar Baaeed in the Queen Anne Stakes. We speak to leading jockeys William Buick & Tom Marquand on today’s episode as they both look ahead to their best rides at the royal meeting. Morning Wire Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews all of the first [...]
Octopus Energy locks horns with Centrica over market reforms as bidding war for Bulb lights up June 12, 2022 Two of the UK's biggest energy firms remain at loggerheads over key proposals to fix the industry by ringfencing customer balances.
Swan Song review: A finely coiffed LGBTQ+ comedy June 11, 2022 There has been a rise in the number of LGBTQ+ stories being told in movies and TV, but generally they have been about younger characters coming of age in the modern world. New comedy-drama Swan Song puts the spotlight on a different age bracket, crafting a small tale with a lot of heart. Udo Kier [...]
The sideways movement of Bitcoin may feel ‘boring’, but stick with it June 10, 2022 The price of Bitcoin remains in its current favourite range of $29,000 to $31,000 and looks set to stay there, for now at least.