US markets on best run since 1971 – but how does the FTSE 100 stack up? March 2, 2024 The S&P 500's remarkable run mainly stems from bets that the Fed will start cutting interest rates in 2024.
Not a good Monday for home sellers as UK house prices dive by £4k+ in just one month November 14, 2022 The average price tag on a home fell by more than £4,000 in November compared with the previous month, according to new industry figures released this morning. Across Britain, the average price of a newly marketed home in November is £366,999, Rightmove said. The £4,159 drop in the average asking price compared with October equates [...]
London rents see biggest jump on record amid landlord exodus November 15, 2023 Private rental prices in London saw their biggest jump since 2006 in October, rising 6.8 per cent year-on-year up from 6.2 per cent the prior month, according to the latest reading from the ONS. The figure is significantly less than the amount forked out by tenants across the rest of the UK. Rents across the [...]
Snap: Israel-Hamas war plunges ad spend into doubt October 25, 2023 The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a halt in "a large number" of Snap's advertising campaigns.
London gold price benchmark hits record high as investors hunt for safe haven December 28, 2023 London's gold price benchmark hit an all-time high yesterday as investors continue to pour into the precious metal to shield themselves from economic and political volatility, the London Bullion Market Association said.
Positive jobs growth overshadowed by late payments for UK small businesses October 26, 2023 Small businesses experienced slow sales growth and rising late payment times in the three months to September, despite increasing job growth.
Reform business rates to keep food prices low, retail sector warns October 31, 2023 The rate at which food prices are increasing sank to its lowest level since last summer this month, as sector heads make fresh calls to the government to slash business rates to ensure the deceleration continues. According to the latest reading from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) food inflation came in at 8.8 per cent [...]
England vs New Zealand: When did we last beat the All Blacks and when is kick-off? July 5, 2024 This weekend marks the first of two Tests between England and the New Zealand All Blacks as part of the summer rugby union tours. Steve Borthwick’s men head down to Dunedin this weekend and then Auckland in seven day’s time to face one of world rugby’s most ferocious teams. So when is kick-off, where are [...]
Race for space ending as Londoners stay put in boost for capital’s property market December 27, 2023 Overall, Londoners spent £28.7bn on countryside homes in 2023, down 41 per cent from £48.8bn in 2021
FTSE 100: Sticky inflation figures spook markets as investors brace for rate hike pain May 24, 2023 London’s flagship index tumbled in early trading this morning as investors took fright at sticky inflation figures that could trigger further interest rate hikes this year.