This year, there’s potential for businesses to find value in times of economic uncertainty January 5, 2023 “Uncertainty is bad for business” is a truism accepted by all economists. But whilst it applies across an entire economic system, it doesn’t need to apply to you in 2023. You can simultaneously agree that the year ahead feels horribly uncertain while also thriving. The Collins English Dictionary recently named “permacrisis” as the “word of [...]
Why London’s commercial property sector is finally booming back May 23, 2024 After a torrid few years, sentiment in London’s commercial property market appears to be improving.
Sterling hits 10-month high as recession fears ease while dollar is under pressure April 4, 2023 The British pound rose to a new 10-month high against the dollar on Tuesday, and the euro reached its highest in two months, as the U.S. currency continued to suffer from market bets that the end of the U.S. rate-hiking cycle is near. Sterling rose 0.84 per cent to $1.2521, its highest since June 2022, [...]
Metro Bank fundraise averts immediate threat – but what next? October 9, 2023 Metro Bank's emergency capital raise has reassured investors for the moment, but analysts warned the bank needed to develop a more convincing investment case if it is to survive.
Soneva luxury resorts now accepting cryptocurrency payments August 23, 2022 Luxury hospitality pioneer Soneva is now accepting cryptocurrencies across each of its resorts in the Maldives and Thailand.
Home values dropping: Average house price falls by more than £2,000 November 15, 2021 New figures show this morning that the average price of a home coming to market dipped by more than £2,000 so far this month. Across Britain, the average price tag now stands at £342,401 – £2,044, or 0.6 per cent, less than in October – as sellers seek to attract buyers’ attention ahead of the [...]
UK recession still on the cards after aggressive Bank of England interest rate hikes March 27, 2023 A recession is still on the cards in the UK despite the economy performing much better than experts predicted just a few months ago, new forecasts out today project. Higher interest rates and households responding to the cost of living crunch gripping their finances by trimming spending is tipped to push GDP 0.3 per cent [...]
Prime London rent hits double-digit growth for first time since 2010 April 4, 2022 The priciest areas to rent in London have seen double-digit annual rental growth for the first time in more than a decade. According to figures released by Savills, growth in prime London hit 11.1 per cent in the first quarter of this year, against a backdrop of low stock levels. It is the first time [...]
Burberry hopes to be back in fashion thanks to China reopening May 15, 2023 Luxury retailer Burberry could prove its buyers have been sheltered from cost-of-living pressures when it unveils its full-year financial results on Thursday. The historic British brand, which has benefitted from the reopening of the Chinese economy this year, is expected to show a jump in profits and sales for the year ending in March. The [...]
Burberry: Luxury British brand’s investors hopeful of China spending resurgence May 12, 2023 Luxury retailer Burberry could prove its buyers have been sheltered from cost-of-living pressures when it unveils its full-year financial results on Thursday. The historic British brand, which has benefitted from the reopening of the Chinese economy this year, is expected to show a jump in profits and sales for the year ending in March. The [...]