Q&A: will the gold price surge continue? March 31, 2022 | City Talk James Luke explains the effect that Russian sanctions and Fed rate rises are having on gold, and what may lie ahead for the precious metal. Gold prices have been on an upward trend since mid-January, accelerating sharply upon Russia’s shocking invasion of Ukraine towards the end of February as investors flocked to perceived safe haven [...]
It’s time to raise the bar on service – why companies should expect more from digital partners March 31, 2022 | Sponsored Over the last few years, we’ve seen incredible digital progress – across industries, employees and society. In some cases completely transforming what is possible almost overnight. And everything we’ve learned from the past few years of challenge and progress is now directly impacting the way business leaders make decisions to prepare for the future. Resilience, [...]
London arm of Russia’s VTB on brink of collapse as sanctions bite March 30, 2022 The London arm of Russia’s VTB Bank is on the brink of insolvency proceedings after sanctions have curbed its ongoing operations. As reported by Mark Kleinman for Sky News, British banking regulators have called in advisers to help address Russia’s second-largest lender’s presence in the capital. Sources told Sky that the bank could fall into [...]
Shares bounce for Ebiquity following deepening losses and US acquisitions March 30, 2022 Shares in media consultancy Ebiquity fluctuated today after the firm announced deepening losses, as well as the planned acquisition of US-based media audit specialist Media Management for $8m.
Avocado price skyrockets to highest in two decades as Mexican drug gangs feud March 30, 2022 The price of avocados has skyrocketed to its highest for two decades, in part due to feuding drug gangs in Mexico which is one of the main global suppliers. The cost of the crop rose after a United States safety inspector in the country was threatened, leading to an import ban from the state of [...]
Plans for huge theme park the size of 136 Wembley Stadiums is withdrawn, for now March 30, 2022 Plans for a huge theme park on the outskirts of London, reportedly the size of 136 Wembley Stadiums, have been temporarily scrapped. Request for planning by the London Resort site, billed as a venue to rival Disneyland Paris, was withdrawn this week, despite those behind it saying they are “still 100 per cent committed”. According [...]
Broadband startup Cuckoo calls on industry to abolish exit fees and end £1.3bn price hikes March 30, 2022 Broadband exit fees and above-inflation price rises should be scrapped as UK customers face a cost of living crisis, the CEO and founder of broadband firm Cuckoo Alex Fitzgerald has demanded.
1 Minute Market Rundown – 30th March 2022 March 30, 2022 | City Talk Russia – Ukraine de-escalation?Asian Stocks higherCrypto consolidates Risk continues to trade firm overnight and this morning as the market begins to see the path of least resistance as a de-escalation in geopolitical risks from the Ukraine invasion. It would take a brave person to say we are completely out of the woods but it is [...]
Facebook algorithm pushes climate sceptics deeper into disinformation March 30, 2022 A new investigation has revealed that Facebook users that show an interest in climate scepticism are being driven towards more extreme forms of climate disinformation by algorithms, despite the social media giant's claims of a crackdown.
Businesses urged to boost cyber security as new data reveals a third of firms are suffering weekly attacks March 30, 2022 Businesses and charities are being urged to strengthen their cyber security practices now as new figures show the frequency of cyber attacks is increasing.