Moving markets: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 today January 4, 2024 Moving Markets Today: Asia Tracks Wall Street Decline, Oil Prices Rise on Middle East Supply Concerns, China’s December Services Surge, Spotlight on UK Services PMI and U.S. Labor Market Data Global markets declined as U.S. stocks faced profit-taking after a strong 2023 finish. Asian markets followed suit on the heels of the Fed signalling a [...]
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.
Autumn Statement: Five things to look out for, from rabbits and taxes to pubs and cuts November 22, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will today unveil the Autumn Statement. Morning Wire has broken down our top five things to watch out for.
Labour pledge pensions review in bid to boost UK growth November 14, 2023 Labour would review the UK’s entire pension system in a bid to channel billions in retirement savings towards the nation’s growth, Rachel Reeves has said.
UK digital ad spend continues to see ‘extremely strong growth’, despite economic uncertainty October 25, 2023 A total of five per cent year-on-year growth was reported in the UK's digital advertising market — despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
Bond yields are rising. Here’s why markets are worried about what’s next. October 23, 2023 Concerns are growing that the rise in government bond yields around the world will have knock-on effects throughout the financial system.
FTSE 100 close: London rises on Fed official’s comments amid Israel-Gaza uncertainty October 10, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 index soared as markets reacted well to comments by a top official at the Federal Reserve, despite ongoing uncertainty looming due to the war with Israel and Gaza. The capital’s premier bluechip index closed 1.82 per cent higher at 7,628.21, lifted by Ocado, Anglo American and Flutter. Down the most since March, [...]
Prime minister ‘should be able to fire’ Bank of England governor: Top Tory October 2, 2023 The Prime Minister of the day “should be able to fire the governor of the Bank of England”, Lord David Frost has said.
Government won’t create single insolvency regulator in its industry overhaul September 12, 2023 Insolvencies will not be regulated by a single body, after the government dropped plans to create a solo watchdog for the sector. Ministers had proposed setting up a single regulator of insolvency practitioners to run within the insolvency service – but have since reversed on the idea. The move comes as high street retailer Wilko [...]
Oil sorted? OPEC gambles on demand revival to boost flagging prices July 10, 2023 OPEC and its allies are banking on demand to rebound and prop up oil prices. If they're wrong, it's time to reassess their influence.