FTSE 100 falls back as traders digest Trump presidency November 6, 2024 The FTSE 100 pared its gains and sterling tumbled on Wednesday as traders digested how Donald Trump's presidency will impact the global economy and the UK.
Keir Starmer congratulates Trump on ‘historic election victory’ November 6, 2024 Prime Minister Keir Starmer has congratulated Donald Trump on an “historic election victory” as the former president prepares for a return to the White House. In a post on X, Starmer said that “I look forward to working with you in the years ahead”. “As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in [...]
Watch the US election all night long at these five London bars November 5, 2024 It’s the most stressful a US election has felt in London in a long time, as Trump looms over a potential second term in office. City traders are holding off on betting on the dollar while one senior UK politician told Morning Wire we must unite behind the outcome whichever way it swings. But until [...]
Bitcoin’s surge is thanks to one thing: Donald Trump’s improving ratings October 22, 2024 Donald Trump’s rising chances in the upcoming presidential election are helping bitcoin’s price come back close to its all-time high. Bitcoin’s price is up 11.5 per cent in the last ten days, and 26 per cent from its seven-month low in September, and analysts are pointing to a simple reason for the spike: Trump. Trump’s [...]
Donald Trump discloses $513m in income from US golf clubs and resorts August 16, 2024 Former president Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure revealed that he has made over half a billion in income from his US golf clubs and resorts and is facing hundreds of millions in legal problems. A Bloomberg analysis of the Republican presidential nominee’s 265-page filing highlighted that the businessman-turned-politician listed a total of $513m (£398m) in [...]
Yellow fever: Central banks and private investors keep demand for gold buoyant July 30, 2024 Private investors and consistent demand from central banks where the two dominant behind the second quarter's consecutive all-time highs in the gold price an industry report has found.
Trump pledges to sack SEC chief at Bitcoin bash July 28, 2024 Former President Donald Trump has vowed to sack the chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission in an attempt to end the "persecution" of the crypto industry.
Joe Biden drops out of presidential race July 21, 2024 President Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race against Donald Trump, after concerns over his age have dogged the candidate since the first debate last month.
Meta to discuss bringing back Trump January 2, 2023 Meta, Facebook and Instagram’s parent company is discussing whether Donald Trump should be allowed back on the platforms. In January 2021, Meta (then known as Facebook Inc) had suspended Donald Trump’s social media accounts for two years. Five people, including a police officer died, in the riot. Mr Trump posted a video on Facebook and [...]