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Indian companies will be in the London Stock Exchange listing now after the Indian finance minister and the UK chancellor met to discuss capital markets cooperation in the financing of infrastructural projects.

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According to the report, the global market size is set to reach a staggering US$ 8.11 billion by 2030, soaring from its 2021 evaluation.

The European stock market fell by nearly one per cent as Christine Lagarde was asked to set inflation targets that factor in energy prices and geopolitics.

Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust faces challenges due to Chinese exposure, Nasdaq volatility and unlisted stocks, trading at a significant discount to its net asset value.

The Halifax House Price Index found a -2.4 per cent annual decline, a monthly change of -0.3 per cent, in house prices, with the Director of Halifax Mortgages insisting that the equivalent of this drop in terms of cash is a thousand pounds.

PwC's electric vehicle sales review recently revealed that EV sales in the UK represent 54 per cent of the entire market share, with hybrid models being the most popular choice by drivers in the UK.

The latest data from RAC indicates a sharp increase in the average price for a litre of unleaded petrol, reaching £1.45, while diesel prices remain steady at £1.46.

The CMA studied the road fuel market in depth to realise that the competition in retail has weakened since 2019, leading to them proposing a fuel finder scheme that helps consumers compare fuel prices.

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Esteemed guests, including influential leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and artists, will gather to celebrate outstanding achievements across various sectors.

PwC highlights rapid recovery in the film industry and out-of-home advertising sector, with both projected to approach pre-pandemic revenue levels in the UK.

As Japan's stock market posts a 33-year high, optimists point to the underlying robustness of firms' earnings but pessimists are wary of potential policy change.

Against a backdrop of some high-profile departures from the British stock market, a new Taskforce brings together various stakeholders to brainstorm solutions.

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.

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.

Earlier this week, the US received encouraging economic indicators. However, analysts are considering the pros and cons as Chinese growth also beat expectations.

A hike in expected US inflation over the next year comes ahead of next month's federal reserve decision on interest rates. Meanwhile, OPEC cuts increase the price of oil.

Whilst the economic outlook is still uncertain after the March collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and near-collapse of Credit Suisse, recent results bring good news.

Analysis from Swiss online leading bank, Swissquote, has provided insight into the US financial markets ahead of the US jobs data coming out on Good Friday.

Since the failure of SVB, Bitcoin has been gaining market shares to the detriment of other digital assets. Jerome Powell further confirmed that "the central bank will indeed raise rates in March."

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.

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.

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.

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".

After Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, the failure of regulatory action to stop declines in bank stocks prompted alarm on both sides of the Atlantic.

Jobseekers remain optimistic about their job security and career progression prospects, according to the Robert Half Jobs Confidence Index.

Equity valuations are attractive to investors as UK equities slumped in 2022, while UK investors expect an innovation-friendly budget from the Chancellor.

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.