Ministers ditch City reporting overhaul after backlash against more red tape October 16, 2023 The government has ditched its own plans to introduce burdensome new reporting requirements to UK companies today amid concerns over the amount of red tape tangling up British firms.
Shell soars to record highs as oil and gas markets await fresh signals from Israel-Hamas war October 16, 2023 Commodity prices have steadied following last week's bumper rally, with markets awaiting further supply signals.
Oil markets rattled by fears of escalating conflict in Middle East October 15, 2023 Oil prices will begin trading tomorrow following a sharp surge in prices, with investors spooked by the prospect of protracted conflict in the Middle East.
FCA fines Equifax £11m for role in cyber breach October 13, 2023 Britain's financial watchdog (FCA) said on Friday it had fined consumer credit rater Equifax £11m for its role in "one of the largest" cyber-security breaches in history.
FTSE 100 close: London markets fall deeply into the red after Bailey’s hawkish comments on interest rates October 13, 2023 The FTSE 100 managed to eke out some gains thanks to its oil giants, who benefited from rising oil prices.
London Stock Exchange: Why it’s not all doom and gloom for the City’s embattled bourse October 12, 2023 The London Stock Exchange has shown signs of life as new figures showed the capital topped European rivals in terms of cash raised by listed companies.
Oil prices slide as economic woes compete with geopolitical risks October 11, 2023 Oil markets have eased in today's trading with investors awaiting further price signals following worries over geopolitical risk.
Gas prices pare back gains as volatility fears rattle markets October 11, 2023 Gas prices have eased after yesterday's bumper rally which saw markets surge to their highest levels since June.
FTSE 100 close: Next falls on reports of Fatface deal as London markets slip into the red October 11, 2023 London's FTSE indexes were treading water early on Wednesday after yesterday's rally with investors nervy ahead of key US inflation data tomorrow.
Cost of government debt falls as investors seek out a safe haven and rein in rate expectations October 10, 2023 The recent sell-off in government debt has eased slightly as investors reined in their expectations for how high interests would have to go following comments from Fed officials yesterday.