FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher, riding the global rally wave March 22, 2024 Asian markets track Wall Street's uptrend. Apple shares fell 4.1 per cent amid legal issues, and the Chinese yuan hit a four-month low. Reddit's stock soars 48 per cent on debut. Focus shifts to key events like UK retail sales and Fed Chair Powell's speech for monetary policy clues.
Bank of England’s dovish pivot on interest rates poses a number of questions March 21, 2024 Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, gave as precise a summary as it is possible to give. "Things are moving in the right direction".
Bank of England holds interest rates again but Bailey says ‘things are moving in the right direction’ March 21, 2024 The Bank of England voted to leave interest rates on hold for the fifth consecutive meeting.
UK economy sees another ‘robust expansion’ in March as manufacturing sector improves March 21, 2024 The recovery of the UK economy looks set to roll on as business activity continued expanding in March, a closely watch survey suggests.
Government borrows more than expected in February, but on track for lowest annual total in four years March 21, 2024 The borrowing figures are the first since Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget, in which he cut National Insurance by a further 2p.
Fed holds interest rates – but warns on inflation – ahead of Bank of England decision March 21, 2024 The Fed's decision comes as markets grow increasingly nervy about the persistence of inflation after two consecutive overshoots.
It’s a deal: six ways to think about sustainabililty in M&A transactions March 21, 2024 Some of the most significant risks and opportunities facing businesses today centre on sustainability. As risks, they can result in financial losses and regulatory breaches, and even potentially destroy reputations that have been built up over decades. As opportunities, however, they can spark innovation, help a business stand out in the marketplace, and set it [...]
Let’s be honest, Labour’s ‘securonomics’ will make the UK economy less secure March 21, 2024 Reeves’ aspiration to deliver greater stability may sound appealing, but greater state involvement will not deliver the growth she promises.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to mirror global rally, focus on BOE policy decision March 21, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's rise, spurred by the US Federal Reserve's maintained rate-cut plans, while gold hit record highs. New Zealand entered technical recession. Now, attention is on the Bank of England's policy decision, especially any signs of increased talks about potential rate cuts.
London closes in on New York as world’s top financial centre with Square Mile set for rebound March 21, 2024 London is narrowing the gap with New York for the title of the world's top financial centre, according to a new survey, as the City looks set to rebound from a slump in dealmaking and capital markets activity.