Firms work up a risk appetite as they expect rates to fall next year December 11, 2023 Board directors will take more risk and focus on potential acquisition opportunities next year thanks to an expected fall in interest rates and inflation.
US economy: Third-quarter growth revised up to 5.2 per cent – but momentum waned November 29, 2023 The economy grew at a 2.1 per cent pace in the April-June quarter and is expanding at a pace well above what Federal Reserve officials regard as the non-inflationary growth rate of around 1.8 per cent.
Federal Reserve governor says inflation declines in coming months could warrant rate cuts November 29, 2023 A US Federal Reserve governor said he is "increasingly confident" the central bank's interest rate will prove adequate to lower inflation.
IG Design reports revenue slump following a ‘return to more traditional’ ordering patterns November 28, 2023 IG Design has seen revenue fall as consumers have returned to more normal buying patterns following the pandemic.
Rolls-Royce shares jump six per cent as group seeks ‘step change’ in strategy November 28, 2023 Rolls-Royce laid out its medium-term growth targets this morning ahead of its capital markets event later today.
Moving markets: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 today November 27, 2023 The FTSE 100 enjoyed a positive finish to the week - here's what's moving markets this Monday morning as trading begins
Central banks to stress higher for longer rates narrative as traders bet on cuts November 26, 2023 A range of prominent central bankers will be speaking this week as markets look for clues on the future path of interest rates.
Government tells CMA to focus on growth after Microsoft criticism November 24, 2023 The government has told the Competition and Markets Authority to boost its focus on UK growth going forward as it laid out a list of new priorities for the watchdog following a string of criticism over the past few months.
City minister pledges regulatory shake-up for the Square Mile in maiden speech November 23, 2023 The new City minister Bim Afolami took aim at cumbersome regulation in the Square Mile today as he laid out plans for a wave of rules reform in his maiden speech.
Severn Trent’s profit falls amid ‘largest ever’ investment in its services November 22, 2023 Severn Trent's profit falls amid 'largest ever' investment in its services