Inflation set to drop to lowest level in two years as energy prices continue falling November 13, 2023 Inflation is set to fall below five per cent for the first time in two years, but the job is far from over for the Bank of England.
US inflation to attract attention as traders look for hints on Fed’s rate path November 12, 2023 Tuesday's US inflation report will be the highlight of a busy week for markets that will also include a health check on the state of the US consumer.
UK credit card debt jumps as household finances squeezed in warning sign for the economy March 18, 2024 Outstanding debt on UK credit cards jumped nearly 10 per cent last year, according to new data, as households turned to borrowing amid inflationary pressures and the cost-of-living crisis.
Who was fastest in F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain? Was it Verstappen? February 21, 2024 Reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen led the season’s first day of testing by over one second in a dominant display ahead of next week’s opener. Verstappen finished 1.14 seconds clear of McLaren’s Lando Norris with the Red Bull 1.15 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. Daniel Ricciardo and Pierre Gasly completed the top five [...]
Audioboom sales fall 20 per cent as it ramps up advertising capacity October 16, 2023 Audioboom has posted a drop in revenue due to the fragile advertising market and the ongoing impact from the loss of a hit show last year.
Steady inflation should not set alarm bells ringing at the Bank of England — yet October 18, 2023 After the excitement of August's surprise drop in inflation, September's figures cannot help but feel a bit disappointing.
Cocoa prices set another new high leaving bitter taste for chocoholics March 26, 2024 The cost of Easter eggs could increase again as bad harvests continue to dent global cocoa supplies, sending prices to a new all-time high.
FTSE 100 close: London dips after disappointing US jobs data while 250 continues strong run November 3, 2023 FTSE 250, which is an index more aligned with the UK domestic market, was one cent up following the open, sitting handsomely at 17,945.48.
Bank of England, Federal Reserve and ECB expected to keep interest rates on hold this week December 11, 2023 The Bank of England will likely hold interest rates for the third time in a row on Thursday, according to economists.
London leads the way as UK house prices drop again December 20, 2023 House prices fell by 1.2 per cent in October, widening from the 0.6 per cent fall recorded in the prior month, according to the latest reading from the ONS. Buyers who purchased a home in October paid £3,000 less compared to customers in the exact same period last year. During the month the North East [...]