City leaders in fresh bid to stem London Stock Exchange exodus
Against a backdrop of some high-profile departures from the British stock market, a new Taskforce brings together various stakeholders to brainstorm solutions.
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UK interest rates raised for 12th time in a row to highest level for almost 15 years
UK interest rates have been raised for the 12th time in a row in a further attempt by the Bank of England to slow the rising cost of living, increasing the Bank's base rate from 4.25 to 4.5 per cent.
UK retail sales volume slips by nearly 1% in March due to unfavourable weather
The UK saw a 0.9% drop in retail sales volumes in March as a result of poor weather. However, the 3-month trend presents an optimistic outlook for retailers.
Wall Street is divided over impact of strong Chinese economic growth
Earlier this week, the US received encouraging economic indicators. However, analysts are considering the pros and cons as Chinese growth also beat expectations.
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Direct-to-consumer e-commerce surpasses £122 billion, doubling post-pandemic
DTC sales took off as a lifeline during Covid, now surpassing £122.7 in sales, according to eMarketer. However, companies must ensure they are properly equipped if they are to capture DTC's significant future potential.
Travel stocks are expected to soar in the post-pandemic world
People are increasingly looking to travel internationally once again, leading to a rise in the travel industry, which had previously contributed 6.7 per cent of all gross value added in the UK in 2018.
Bank of England and Federal Reserve claim banking systems are secure
The Bank of England and the US Federal Reserve have claimed the safety and strength of banking systems ahead of key decisions on interest rates.
LNG industry's future remains uncertain despite dizzying profits
Global LNG industry to face challenges in the medium-to-long term says IEEFA, predicting that there will be "sustained high global LNG prices and declines in gas consumption in Europe".
SVB collapse: experts worry that 'fall-out risks spreading' as bank stocks plummet
After Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, the failure of regulatory action to stop declines in bank stocks prompted alarm on both sides of the Atlantic.
Job seeker confidence 'higher than during the Financial Crash', new research shows
Jobseekers remain optimistic about their job security and career progression prospects, according to the Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index.
UK investors expect innovation-friendly budget from Jeremy Hunt in 2023
Equity valuations are attractive to investors as UK equities slumped in 2022, while UK investors expect an innovation-friendly budget from the Chancellor.
The Future of Mobile Brokerage: Exploring the Benefits of Cross-Platform, Fast and Secure Software
Global equity trading amounts to over $100 trillion each year. Behind the market's rise are mobile brokerages that make it easier to buy or sell assets.
As the macroeconomic environment fundamentally shifts, should you invest in property/real estate?
As property prices begin to fall, experts and investors alike analyse whether property continues to be a good investment given the macroeconomic changes in the world.
Interest rate rose but so did the demand for steel as the British pound fell against the dollar
S&P 500 sheds 2%, FTSE 100 is expected to open lower, while the UK has seen the British pound fall against the dollar as the government negotiates with the striking public sector.
Interest rate hikes and consumer doubts threaten to destabilise current operations on Wall Street
A new report into the current market landscape by Hargreaves Lansdown's Susannah Streeter suggests a potentially bleak future ahead on Wall Street.
Energy market faces uncertain period ahead, with oil prices up in the air
Insight and analysis into the energy market from BDSwiss CEO MENA demonstrates the undetermined nature currently facing one of the world's leading markets.
Indices: What They Are And Why You Should Care
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Progression Of Trading And AI: The Rise Of Bots
Stock market trading robots, which follow price swings in trends and channels, have been around for some time.
Exploring the UK Fashion supply chain crisis
Fashion supply chain characterised by short product life cycle and high volatility as demand in fast-paced industry remain unpredictable since Covid-19.
Indians urged to eat more sweets to address troubling sugar surplus
While the average Indian consumes around 19kg of sugar a year, this is still well below the global average of 23 kg.
Teenage boy makes £47,000 in just 30 days during Melbourne lockdown.
The 16-year-old makes use of the drop shipping method to sell his products which makes his operation a cost-free business model
Rare Chinese "teapot" found in garage could fetch up to £100,000 at auction
Valuers at Hansons' auction house identified the object dating back to the time of Chinese Emperor Qianlong
Man sells collection of 28 years' worth of birthday whisky bottles for £40,000
The collection got a lot of offers from interested parties mostly from New York and Asia.
World's most expensive sheep fetches record auction price of £368,000
The lamb is a particular breed from Texal, Netherlands and is known for its lean meat and perfect figure.
Salmonella outbreak causes US and Canadian Stores to recall contaminated onions
Over 600 people have fallen ill with salmonella infection from contaminated shipment of red, yellow and white onions
Mattel launches 2020 Barbie Election Campaign Team dolls with black candidate
Mattel's new Barbie 2020 Election series 4-piece doll set is now available online for £31
US stock market to jump 10,000 points if Fed kept rates on hold, says Trump
President Donald Trump has slammed the U.S central bank for raising interest rates thereby hurting the country's stock markets and economic growth.
Microsoft hits $1 trillion market cap after earnings beat estimates
Microsoft on Wednesday became only the third publicly listed firm to hit a market cap of $1 trillion.
China and Turkey defy US, will continue to import Iran oil
China and Turkey are standing-up to U.S. demands they stop importing Iranian oil.
African swine fever in China may push pork prices up 78% by 2020
Pork prices in China will skyrocket more than 70 percent in the coming year as the stock of domesticated pigs known as hog will plunge to "historically low" levels because of raging African swine fever.
S&P 500 faces headwinds but may avoid profit recession: Oxford Economics
The S&P 500 may see a profit slowdown, its first in nearly 3 years, but a modestly encouraging economic outlook will cushion the blow, Lydia Boussour, senior U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, said.
$80-per-barrel oil possible this summer, warns investment bank
There seems to be enough market evidence to indicate $80 oil by the summer.
Oil demand growth is showing no signs of nearing a peak
The International Energy Agency still doesn't see growth stopping.
Oil Market Uncertainty Can Worsen Into A Crisis, Warns Expert
The prevailing uncertainty in the oil market abetted by OPEC production cuts, the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela oil and other factors can snowball into an energy crunch and impact oil price, warned an industry expert.
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