Amsterdam maintains post-Brexit status as Europe’s share trading hub March 19, 2024 Amsterdam maintained its position as the heart of Europe's equity-trading business, a position it has held over London since July 2021.
Bank of Japan scraps negative rate policy in first hike since 2007 March 19, 2024 The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has delivered a seismic announcement, slamming the brakes on its negative interest rate policy—a bold departure from its long-standing stimulus measures.
At the heart of the listing drought is a cultural lack of risk appetite March 19, 2024 Another day, another complaint? It can feel that way when you regularly study the utterings of London-listed bosses. Yesterday, though, came a less common refrain: from Andrew Carnie, whose Soho House is, ironically enough, listed on the other side of the pond. His premise – that the state of the markets and disclosure requirements made [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for quiet kickoff ahead of data-heavy week March 19, 2024 Markets saw volatility as Japanese stocks fluctuated following the Bank of Japan's decision to scrap negative interest rates, leading to a weaker yen. Meanwhile, Australia's central bank maintained rates at 4.5 per cent, with focus shifting to upcoming policy decisions from the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today March 18, 2024 Asian shares climb on strong Chinese data, while oil prices surge amid geopolitical tensions. Vladimir Putin wins 88 per cent of votes in an election devoid of opposition candidates. Major central banks take centre stage this week with pivotal decisions ahead.
China’s economic activity starts strong in 2024, though property market remains a challenge March 18, 2024 China's industrial output and retail sales surpassed expectations in early 2024, offering policymakers a needed lift amid a lingering property market downturn.
Three graphs that show the health of the London Stock Exchange March 16, 2024 The London Stock Exchange has been rocked by exits and a slump in listings over the past year.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open lower amid global weakness, Wall Street tech decline March 15, 2024 Asian stock markets faced downward pressure due to a tech-driven slide, while Bitcoin plummeted by 4%. Chinese home prices dropped amid a worsening property market, with the PBOC maintaining key rates unchanged. Investors are now eyeing upcoming U.S. data releases for economic insights.
China’s housing crisis: Chinese home prices fall in February as property woes deepen March 15, 2024 China's housing market displayed continued weakness in February, with new home prices declining for the eighth consecutive month, according to official data released on Friday.
FTSE 100: What’s moving markets today? March 14, 2024 Asia markets were mixed as the previous Wall Street rally begins to fade, while oil prices climb following Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries. Focus now shifts to key US economic data releases, including producer prices and retail sales figures.