Five charts the Bank of England will study ahead of Thursday’s interest rate decision November 1, 2023 Although inflation is slowly coming down, warning lights are flashing across much of the UK economy.
Air travel and connectivity are critical to supporting regeneration and growth October 31, 2023 | Sponsored ROBERT SINCLAIR CEO of London City Airport It was around this time 36 years ago that the first commercial flight landed at London City Airport, and it’s fascinating to reflect not only on how far the airport has come during that time but to consider the sheer transformation around us in East London too. Taking [...]
ECB’s rate hikes bring down inflation, but growth falls as bloc faces recession October 31, 2023 The European Central Bank's (ECB) interest rates hikes have helped to bring down inflation across the bloc, but the costs are becoming clear as growth contracted in the third quarter.
FTSE 100 close: London pares gains as BP slump offsets inflation hope October 31, 2023 London's FTSE markets climbed on Tuesday morning as investors received another boost from falling food inflation but oil giant BP slumped after a poor set of results.
Shanghai Surprise: Chinese manufacturing slips in worrying sign for world economy October 31, 2023 Lower than expected manufacturing numbers have spooked Asian markets this morning as China provides warning on state of global economy
Germany one of the EU’s ‘growth laggards’ as economy shrinks slightly in third quarter October 30, 2023 Germany's economy shrank slightly in the third quarter, data showed on Monday, as Europe's largest economy continues to be weighed down by weak purchasing power and higher interest rates.
FTSE 100 close: London rises on HSBC profits in a busy week for central banks and energy giants October 30, 2023 On the FTSE 100 HSBC revealed that profits had more than doubled on last year thanks to the impact of higher interest rates
Markets: Asian exchanges open slow as Israel-Gaza conflict weighs on sentiment October 30, 2023 Asian share markets were mixed on Monday as Israel’s push into Gaza stirred fears of a wider conflict ahead of central bank meetings in the United States, Britain and Japan, the latter of which might see a policy tightening. The earnings season also continues with Apple, Airbnb, McDonald’s, Moderna and Eli Lilly & Co among the [...]
Bank of England set to leave rates on hold as economy teeters on edge of recession October 30, 2023 The Bank of England will leave interest rates on hold for the second meeting in a row as policymakers attempt to bring inflation down to target without tipping the economy into a recession.
Fed’s rate release anticipated in busy week for markets October 29, 2023 A string of central bank decisions and important data releases will keep investors on their toes this week.