Liz Truss’ mini-budget helped knock £425bn off pension funds’ assets in 2022 February 9, 2024 "This fall in assets is primarily due to the loss in value of gilts, corporate bonds and property," the report said.
Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning February 9, 2024 S&P 500 inches closer to 5,000, Japanese stocks hit 34-year high, Arm shares surge 55%, Oil prices rise as Israel rejects ceasefire proposal, focus on PepsiCo earnings and Fed commentary.
FTSE 100 close: London dragged lower by Astrazeneca, DS Smith soars after takeover rumours February 8, 2024 Shares in Astrazeneca, the biggest company listed in London, dropped 6.3 per cent even after reporting an increase in revenue in 2023.
Bank of England’s Mann warns of ’embedded’ inflation risk if demand picks up February 8, 2024 "Real household incomes continue to rise as inflation falls, consumer confidence has improved, indicators of services activity have come in strong, and forward-looking measures of output and employment paint a positive picture," Mann said.
Mortgage arrears rose by a quarter in a year as higher interest rates bite February 8, 2024 According to the latest UK Finance figures, homeowner mortgages in arrears increased seven per cent on the previous quarter.
Prices in China fall at fastest rate since 2009 as risk of persistent deflation looms February 8, 2024 Plummeting food prices were the main drag on inflation, with prices falling 5.9 per cent year-on-year. Pork prices fell over 17 per cent.
Hiring this February? You’ll be more successful if you understand the priorities of today’s talent February 8, 2024 Chances are, some of the most talented people in your organisation are looking for a new job right now. You might even be looking for one yourself. After all, February is renowned for being a busy month for recruiting staff as managers take advantage of new hiring budgets granted at the start of the year. [...]
Bank urged to ‘release brake pedal’ as starting salary inflation drops to 34-month low February 8, 2024 Starting salary inflation slipped to its slowest rate since March 2021 and was comfortably below the series average
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 8, 2024 Asian shares track Wall Street's surge; China's inflation records the deepest drop since 2009. Oil prices rose amid slim progress in Gaza peace talks. SoftBank rises on Arm results; investors eye earnings, the Fed, and U.S. jobless claims.
Changes to UK mortgage market cushions blow to borrowers from interest rate hikes February 7, 2024 Stressing is likely to have supported the "resilience of individual borrowers and the overall market," they noted.