Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning January 22, 2024 Japan's Nikkei hits a 34-year high, while China keeps lending rates steady. Earnings and central bank policy decisions are set to drive global stocks this week.
China keeps loan rates steady despite sluggish economy; economists expect reserve ratio cut January 22, 2024 The People's Bank of China (PBoC) kept its loan prime rates unchanged on Monday, despite concerns about a potential downturn in the property sector, a slowing economy, and subdued investor sentiment.
Netflix set for £787m profit surge as investors anticipate subscriber growth January 21, 2024 Netflix is poised to report its fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday with investors waiting to see if subscriber growth can hold up.
London is still attractive to foreign investors, says Excel Centre boss January 21, 2024 The chief executive of the Excel Centre has said foreign investors remain bullish on London despite a recent drop in UK projects.
Brokers warn government against guaranteeing one per cent deposit mortgages January 21, 2024 Brokers have warned that the government could push up house prices even further if it guarantees mortgages for first-time buyers with deposits of just one per cent.
Sunak considering one per cent deposit mortgage scheme in bid to win over young voters: report January 21, 2024 The Treasury is reportedly looking at introducing a scheme guaranteeing mortgages for first-time buyers with deposits of just one per cent.
Tata confirms 2,800 jobs will be culled in green shift for UK steel plant January 19, 2024 Tata will replace existing blast furnaces with electric arc furnaces
Post Office scandal: Legal regulator warns it ‘will take action’ against unethical lawyers January 19, 2024 The legal regulator has warned law firms and lawyers who worked for the Post Office will face ‘action’ if they are found to have ‘fallen short’ of the standards. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) provided an update into its investigation today, explaining that it is currently scrutinising tens-of-thousands of pages of information and evidence. The [...]
EP: 248 Lingfield & Hong Kong January 19, 2024 Both Ascot and Haydock cards were lost to the current freeze this weekend, so we feature Saturday’s all-weather card at Lingfield in today’s episode. Weather permitting, Lingfield will also race on Sunday where their jumps meeting highlight is the Fleur De Lys Chase at 3 o’clock. City AM Racing editor Bill Esdaile previews the best [...]
Green alternatives: How investing in cannabis fuelled my hydrogen startup January 19, 2024 Green startups find it hard to get funding - but thinking outside the box can be rewarding.