Surprise inflation fall casts doubt on Bank of England’s interest rate path December 20, 2023 According to new figures out this morning, the headline rate of inflation fell to 3.9 per cent, its lowest level in two years.
What are AI experts predicting 2024 will bring? December 20, 2023 According to leading industry mavens, 2024 is slated to be a year defined by the rapid expansion of AI across multiple sectors.
FTSE bosses earn 57 times more than their employees as debate rages over London’s competitiveness December 18, 2023 Bosses of FTSE 350 firms are typically paid 57 times more than their employees, according to new data, as City grandees argue over the best way to attract talent to London.
Renewable infrastructure investment trusts are facing a perfect storm, but what’s next for the sector? December 18, 2023 Green stocks are still out of fashion - but they’re vital to Britain’s net zero ambitions comments City A.M.'s energy editor Rhodri Morgan.
UK continues to ‘dodge recession’ as private sector growth at six month high December 15, 2023 This comes as the UK economy has been flirting with a recession for more than a year, battling stubborn inflation, high energy bills.
Bank of England holds interest rates despite some policymakers voting for further hikes December 14, 2023 The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold at 5.25 per cent for the third time in a row. The move was in line with economists' expectations.
US inflation: Consumer prices unexpectedly rise in November as Fed likely to hold rates December 12, 2023 Core prices, excluding volatile items like food and energy costs, also came in line with economists' expectations, rising four on an annual basis.
Small businesses shrug off economic gloom as consumer spending remains resilient December 8, 2023 The survey, conducted by London-based fintech SumUp, shows that some 23 per cent expect a higher turnover this year compared to last.
Businesses should expect ‘fair prices’, Ofgem respond to FSB’s concerns ahead of winter December 8, 2023 The FSB called on energy suppliers last month, signalling that changes must be made as small businesses battle high utility bills.
Woodside and Santos in talks to form Australian oil giant December 7, 2023 Combining two of Australia's largest oil and gas producers would be the largest corporate deal in the country for several years