FTSE 100 today: London markets to trade cautiously ahead of July 4 election July 1, 2024 Asian stocks mixed, euro strengthens on French election, yen weakens post-Japan GDP downgrade; focus on French, UK elections, US jobs data.
China’s twin PMI figures reveal mixed economic health July 1, 2024 China's manufacturing PMIs for June painted a mixed picture for the world’s second-largest economy, prompting calls for additional stimulus.
Why markets are concerned by the French election June 29, 2024 France's fiscal position is not good. Its national debt stands at around 112 per cent of GDP, a bigger debt burden than Germany and the UK.
UK income growth has lagged European rivals since 2010, research shows June 28, 2024 Although many major economics have experienced sluggish income growth, the UK has suffered particularly acutely among European peers.
Business confidence falls from May’s eight year high in June June 28, 2024 Business confidence fell notably from May's eight year high in June, a closely watched survey suggests, but remains well above the long-term average.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to trade cautiously ahead of US PCE inflation June 28, 2024 Asian stocks rose ahead of US inflation data; the yen fell to 161/$, London markets eye UK Q1 GDP for direction.
Foreign investment edges down as both parties pitch Britain as global hub June 27, 2024 Figures released by the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) showed that there were 1,555 overseas investment projects in the UK in the 2024 fiscal year.
‘Market prices vulnerable to sharp correction,’ Bank of England warns June 27, 2024 The Bank of England has warned that investors are only focusing on good economic news, sending up asset prices and raising the risk of a “sharp correction” in the future.
Job postings plummet by a fifth over past year as demand for workers weakens June 27, 2024 Vacancies in many sectors surged post-pandemic as firms looked for more workers to meet pent-up demand.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend losing streak for third consecutive day June 27, 2024 Asian stocks fell and the yen slump triggered market intervention alerts. All eyes are on US economic data and the Biden-Trump debate.