Jeremy Hunt: Inflation is ‘single greatest barrier to growth’ as UK economy flatlines November 10, 2023 Chancellor Hunt is due to give his Autumn statement on 22 November, with business groups saying he should take action to reduce inactivity in the workforce.
‘A long way to go’: Fed chief signals possible interest rate hike November 10, 2023 Jay Powell said he is 'not confident' that the fight against inflation is won, hinting at the need for a further Fed interest rate hike
Here’s what’s moving the FTSE 100 and global markets this morning November 10, 2023 Treasury yields climbed as Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the possibility of prolonged higher rates, contributing to a decline in global stocks. The Reserve Bank of Australia cautioned about inflation risks, and a ransomware attack on China’s ICBC disrupted Treasury market trades. The spotlight shifts to UK GDP data and comments from ECB President [...]
FTSE 100 close: London powers into the green thanks to strong performance from Auto Trader and Astrazeneca November 9, 2023 Shares in Flutter sunk after it said it had experienced a downturn in its Australian business. Revenue fell 18 per cent year-on-year due to regulatory hurdles and a "challenging racing market".
FTSE 100 close: Markets shrug off Bailey’s rate cut comments as M&S soars November 8, 2023 "The market of course will reach a view it has to reach. So I totally understand that. But we are very clear we’re not talking about that," Bailey said.
China central bank: Don’t worry about growth – we’ll clear five per cent November 8, 2023 China will surpass its 5 per cent growth rate target, the country's central bank chief has said
FTSE 100: What’s moving markets today? November 8, 2023 Moving markets today: U.S. stocks rise, oil prices plummet to 3-month lows, all eyes on Powell and Bailey's speeches
Gold prices tumble as fears of market volatility ease November 7, 2023 The price of the precious metal has fallen with the US Fed sending signals that it has finished raising rates
FTSE 100 close: Gilt yields fall and sterling dips after Pill’s rate cut comments November 7, 2023 The biggest riser on the top index was Primark owner Associated British Foods, which reported revenues up by almost £20bn
State of the City: Is red tape holding back the Square Mile? November 7, 2023 Regulators and officials have been hoping to boost London's appeal on the global stage - but it has been a bruising year for the City.