UK economic data dump set to bolster case against September rate cut August 12, 2024 A slew of official UK economic data this week is poised to bolster the case for policymakers at the Bank of England not to cut interest rates next month, with inflation forecast to rise for the first time this year.
Cavendish slides to loss despite consistent growth July 15, 2024 One of the City's newest investment banks has slashed its dividend after sliding into the red despite rapid growth. Cavendish raked in £48m in revenue in the year ended March 31, up nearly fifty per cent on the previous year.
Musk lifts Twitter ban on political ads but may need to do more to lure advertisers back to the social media site January 5, 2023 Twitter is to lift its ban on political ads after losing nearly a million users since it was bought by Elon Musk in October last year. Musk’s controversial policy of reinstating controversial accounts including that of former US President Donald Trump, led to the reported loss of nearly 50 per cent of Twitter’s top advertisers. [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower as global sentiment deteriorates June 17, 2024 Asian stocks fell due to weak Chinese data and concerns over a political crisis in France. Focus on the Bank of England's policy decision.
Glencore’s shares slide as 197 claimants for legal action revealed August 31, 2023 Shares in commodity giant Glencore have dropped over four per cent in early trading this morning amid its bitter legal battle in London.
Renewi pays Biffa to help it exit ‘unpredictable’ UK waste market May 30, 2024 Waste disposal giant Renewi has branded the UK "unpredictable" as it offloaded its loss-leading British municipal division to competitor Biffa alongside a set of full year results in which the firm slid to into the red.
Inflation remains stuck at 6.7 per cent due to rising fuel prices as Bank of England’s battle continues October 18, 2023 The data will do little to reassure the Bank of England that its task to tackle inflation is over.
Wage growth ‘past its peak’ in boost for Bank of England’s attempts to contain inflation October 17, 2023 The rate of pay rises slowed from record levels in a boost for the Bank of England, but remained at elevated levels, official figures show. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), average wage growth excluding bonuses was 7.8 per cent between June and August, down slightly from last month and in [...]
UK fund manager: ‘Gloomy’ London isn’t interested in growth stocks anymore December 1, 2023 Baillie Gifford's funds, which focus on growth, have struggled over the past two years due to high rates and the market environment.
UK investor sentiment bounces back in March with first positive fund inflows May 2, 2024 UK investors put their money into funds for the first time in the last year during March, funnelling £446m into the market.