General Election 2024: Can Labour really hit net zero? June 27, 2024 With the election just one week away, Labour’s pledge to “make Britain a clean energy superpower” has sparked a debate on whether or not their net zero scheme is actually achievable. Sir Keir Starmer revealed that Labour’s transition team is considering setting up an office for Net Zero, should they win the election, in order [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend losing streak for third consecutive day June 27, 2024 Asian stocks fell and the yen slump triggered market intervention alerts. All eyes are on US economic data and the Biden-Trump debate.
Drax Group to sell 90,000 metre points to EDF Energy June 26, 2024 British power firm Drax has announced it will sell up to 90,000 customer meter points to EDF Energy after a strategic review of its energy supply business.
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for cautious trading ahead of US inflation and election June 26, 2024 Asian markets traded mixed despite Wall Street closing higher, with Nvidia climbing over 6 per cent. Focus on US new home sales.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted open ahead of US PCE inflation June 25, 2024 Asian markets quieted post-Wall Street tech sell-off, with Nvidia falling 6.68 per cent. All eyes are on US house price data and Fedspeak.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend Friday’s losses, echoing weak global lead June 24, 2024 Asian stocks dip on China-EU trade worries; gold rises on lower Treasury yields. Focus is on US PCE inflation and the US presidential debate.
Octopus to repay £3bn of Bulb nationalisation costs after supplier’s collapse June 21, 2024 Octopus Energy will pay the UK government an early £3bn windfall after the company promised to reimburse all the public funds it received to take over the collapsed energy supplier Bulb.
FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip index set to break five-week losing streak June 21, 2024 Asian markets declined alongside Wall Street, while gold aimed for a second weekly gain. All eyes are on global PMI data and UK retail sales.
FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip index set for higher open; potential BOE dovish surprise could spark a rally June 20, 2024 Asian stocks paused after a brief rally, while gold climbed to a one-week high. All eyes are now on the Bank of England's policy decision.
FTSE 100 today: British stocks poised for decline if UK May inflation surprises to the upside June 19, 2024 Asian markets surged with Wall Street hitting record highs. Focus on UK May inflation and the Bank of England policy decision.