Weetabix: Shoppers switching to supermarket own brand squeezes profit June 25, 2024 Shoppers switching to supermarket own brand cereals has squeezed Weetabix's profit despite its sales edging up, according to newly-filed documents.
US economy disappoints in first quarter of 2024 as growth slows far more than expected April 25, 2024 The US economy slowed far more than expected in the first quarter of the year as its gross domestic product (GDP) endured the influence of stubborn inflation and high interest rates.
Clarks slips into the red despite sales stepping towards £1bn May 30, 2024 Clarks fell to a loss of almost £40m in 2023 despite its revenue increasing to almost £1bn during the year, it has been revealed.
UK rents continue to rise as Brits turn to leasing over homeownership September 14, 2022 UK rental prices have continued to rise over the past year, according to official figures, following a spike at the beginning of 2022. The costs paid by tenants rose by 3.4 per cent in the 12-months to August, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed today, up from 3.3 per cent in the year to [...]
Stick or twist: Silver investors await speech from Fed chief before making moves March 6, 2023 Silver investors are seemingly waiting for Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell testimony to Congress later this week.
Shock record wage growth amplifies risk of 14th straight Bank of England interest rate rise July 11, 2023 Workers’ pay is rising faster than expected and at among the quickest paces on record in a sign that the Bank of England will deliver a 14th straight interest rate rise next month, official figures out this morning reveal. Pay excluding bonuses rose 7.3 per cent over the three months to May on an annual [...]
With annual reports in the hundreds of pages, who has time to run a business? October 18, 2023 Financial reports for City firms now run into the hundreds of pages, creating an undue burden for businesses just trying to do their job, writes Patrick Spencer.
B&Q owner Kingfisher lowers outlook as struggling French arm drags down profit March 25, 2024 Kingfisher has made a loss during the full year as a slowdown in sales in its French arm continues to impact its bottom line.
Federal Reserve could scale back interest rate hikes from December November 30, 2022 The Federal Reserve could scale back the pace of its interest rate hikes "as soon as December," revealed Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Stop throwing around cash promises and cut red tape July 27, 2022 THE Conservative party leadership candidates agree that the British economy is in dire straits. Inflation is biting incomes, growth is stagnant while public services are faltering. In response, Liz Truss backs a bold new approach encompassing supply-side reforms, while Rishi Sunak promises a “radical set of Thatcherite reforms that will unleash growth and strengthen our [...]