Ukraine crisis: what does it mean for asset allocation? February 28, 2022 | City Talk Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which is having devastating human consequences, has increased the risk of a stagflation environment – one of slowing economic growth but high inflation. How should investors prepare for this possible scenario? Our analysis reveals which asset classes are likely to outperform if it comes to pass. Our live blog on the Ukraine crisis [...]
Abramovich-owned steelmaker Evraz plunges in value as sanctions spark investor exodus February 28, 2022 Shares in Russian steelmaking giant Evraz plunged over 20 per cent this morning as Western sanctions sent the Russian economy into chaos, with the rouble falling over 28 per cent.
Shares in BP slump sharply following decision to sell stake in Russian oil giant Rosneft February 28, 2022 Shares in BP slumped sharply after the markets opened lower again in London. The oil giant initially dropped by as much as seven per cent, before moving back to roughly 5.58 per cent lower at 363p per share following its decision to sell its nearly 20% stake in Russian oil business Rosneft. The FTSE 100 [...]
UK inflation to trend higher as firms hoist prices amid cost barrage February 28, 2022 Inflation will trend even higher in the coming months driven by UK businesses lifting prices to cope with intensifying wage pressures, reveals a fresh survey published today. Nearly half of firms are expecting to hike pay at least one per cent over the coming year, leading to them raising prices to protect margins, according to [...]
Soft skills can boost workers’ earnings £6,000, study reveals February 28, 2022 Workers that have a deeper skill set are able to command a near £6,000 salary premium in the jobs market, reveals new research published today. Low levels of skills among the UK population is stopping workers from accessing a £280,000 lifetime earning boost, according to research carried out by YouGov and the Skills Builder Partnership [...]
Russia-Ukraine conflict to accelerate trend toward de-globalisation, says Goldman Sachs February 27, 2022 The trend toward de-globalisation sparked by the pandemic has been accelerated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to top Wall Street analysts. Countries were already increasingly considering on-shoring supply chains after they were burnt by the Covid-19 crisis disrupting trade flows, according to Goldman Sachs. “No matter where the current crisis goes from here, the damage [...]
Russia central bank pleads with citizens to exercise restraint as lenders brace for SWIFT exit February 27, 2022 Russia’s economy is set to descend into turmoil after an alliance of Western nations over the weekend launched a sweeping set of sanctions to hobble the country’s financial system. The measures prompted Russia’s central bank yesterday to plead with the country’s citizens to exercise calm amid growing concerns among Russian citizens that their money could [...]
Week ahead: Russia-Ukraine conflict to drive market swings in City February 27, 2022 Wild market swings are expected to characterise the week ahead in the City as investors respond sharply to developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Last week, the FTSE 100 registered its worst day in 20 months on Thursday, the day Russian troops flooded into Ukraine, before staging a comeback on Friday to end the week down [...]
Ukraine war day four: Russian Army enters country’s second-largest city as fighting continues February 27, 2022 Russian troops have entered Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv and fighting is under way in the streets, Ukrainian authorities have said. Oleh Sinehubov, head of the Kharkiv regional administration, said Ukrainian forces are fighting Russian troops in the city and asked civilians not to leave their homes. Russian troops approached Kharkiv, which is located about [...]
Watchdog launches investigation into Elon Musk and brother over alleged insider trading February 25, 2022 The US’s top financial watchdog has reportedly launched an investigation into Elon Musk and his brother Kimbal over insider trading, after the Tesla boss held a poll on twitter asking if he should sell off his stake in the firm.