Banks, homebuilders and retailers in focus as London markets brace for Labour election victory June 30, 2024 The UK general election is in focus this week as investors brace for a widely expected Labour landslide that could share price moves across the FTSE 100.
Why markets are concerned by the French election June 29, 2024 France's fiscal position is not good. Its national debt stands at around 112 per cent of GDP, a bigger debt burden than Germany and the UK.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to trade cautiously ahead of US PCE inflation June 28, 2024 Asian stocks rose ahead of US inflation data; the yen fell to 161/$, London markets eye UK Q1 GDP for direction.
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.
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.
City boss: Labour backs fintech, but must urge pension funds to invest more in Britain June 25, 2024 Labour are backing the UK fintech industry but could turbocharge the sector by pushing pension funds to invest in Britain, Tim Levene said.
Next government will have to increase taxes ‘aggressively’ or ‘do a Liz Truss’ June 25, 2024 UK government debt could be at risk of a sell-off if the next government needs to increase borrowing by more than expected, a major investor in gilts has warned.
Shein files papers for £52bn London listing – reports June 25, 2024 Shein has confidentially filed papers for an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange, according to reports.
City rounds on pension schemes over attempt to derail FCA listing changes June 25, 2024 City figures have rounded on a group of top pension schemes after they mounted a last ditch attempt to derail the Financial Conduct Authority’s shake-up of listing rules last week.
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.