Chinese central bank holds rates after authorities unveil historic property sector rescue May 20, 2024 The Chinese central bank maintains its key lending rates following the unveiling of a historic property sector rescue plan by authorities.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher, echoing global trends May 20, 2024 Asian markets rose with Wall Street, but an Iranian president's helicopter crash shook oil prices. Investors awaited Nvidia's Q1 earnings.
Record numbers working in the City’s insurance market May 19, 2024 Job numbers in the City's insurance market are at their highest level for at least a decade, according to data from an industry body.
Investors to receive ‘temperature check’ on global economy alongside Nvidia and inflation updates May 19, 2024 Analysts at Deutsche Bank said the surveys would provide "a temperature check on growth across the key economies as perceived inflation risks subside".
Why private equity is yet to pounce on the London Stock Exchange this year May 18, 2024 As private equity firms bounced around London auditioning advisors and lawyers late last year, top dealmakers were looking forward to a return to action. But so far, they're yet to rear their head.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted opening as global stock rally cools down May 17, 2024 Asian stocks fell as Wall Street's rally faded, oil prices surged. Reddit shares soared. Land Securities' results and EU inflation eyed.
China’s April economic data disappoint: recovery in domestic demand hits a snag May 17, 2024 China faced a bit of a setback on the economic front in April, disappointing market expectations.
FTSE 100 trounces US and Europe since start of interest rate hikes May 16, 2024 The FTSE 100 has been a winning index in the higher interest rate world.
Another one? American firm plots London Stock Exchange listing amid signs of revival May 16, 2024 Another firm is reportedly gearing up to float on the London Stock Exchange in the coming weeks as the City begins to show signs of a revival following a barren period for the market.
London’s FTSE 100 could ‘kick on’ further despite record breaking run May 16, 2024 The blue-chip index has gained 8.9 per cent so far this year and has set 12 all-time highs in May, a record since the FTSE's creation in 1984.