PMIs to offer investors update on health of global economy before US data steals show January 21, 2024 Markets will get an update on the health of the global economy on Wednesday when the latest round of PMIs are released.
FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to soar on the heels of global tech rally January 19, 2024 Global stocks surge in a tech rally, oil prices dip, and Bitcoin hits a five-week low. Attention now shifts to UK retail sales and U.S. Michigan Sentiment data.
Why UK equities could ‘turn a corner’ in 2024 January 18, 2024 UK equities will "turn a corner" in 2024 as analysts bet that growing optimism about the UK's economic prospects would provide a strong tailwind.
FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to open in red following weak global cues January 18, 2024 Global stocks fall, China shares hits 5-year low, greenback nears one-month peak, and oil prices rise; focus shifts to Christine Lagarde's speech and U.S. economic data.
FTSE 100 suffers worst day in five months after inflation surprise dampens rate cut bets January 17, 2024 London’s FTSE 100 has clocked its worst day in five months after new figures showed a surprise uptick in inflation at the end of last year.
FTSE 100 today: London markets could wrestle with recovery as global risk mood sours January 17, 2024 Amid global market volatility, Asian markets respond to a Wall Street downturn, while Nikkei reaching a 34-year high; oil prices decline due to a dollar surge and Red Sea geopolitical concerns. The greenback hits a one-month peak. China's economy outperforms expectations, while investors await crucial data on UK inflation and U.S. retail sales.
Financial deals set for rate-fuelled rebound from nine-year low, EY says January 16, 2024 Mergers between financial services firms could be set for a rebound this year despite UK deals slumping to a nine-year low in 2023, EY has said.
London firms dust off ‘defence manuals’ ahead of private equity offensive January 16, 2024 London’s listed firms have been dusting off “defence manuals” and conducting “dry-runs” in recent months as they prepare to fend off unwanted approaches from private equity houses, insiders have told City A.M..
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 16, 2024 Asian stocks decline, the greenback strengthens, and oil prices surge amidst rising Middle East tensions. Focus sharpens on the UK labor market data.
City falls behind Europe as female appointments to top jobs slips dramatically January 15, 2024 City firms are facing calls for faster action on gender diversity after new figures showed the UK had slumped well behind European peers in appointing women to senior roles.