Oil prices rise on US crude draws, tight global supply and Rosebank announcement September 28, 2023 Oil prices rose in early Asian trade on Thursday after surging to the highest settlement in 2023 in the previous session as a steep drop in U.S. crude stocks added to worries of tight global supplies. Brent crude LCOc1 futures climbed 16 cents to $96.71 a barrel by 0001 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures (WTI) rose [...]
Evergrande: Shares suspended with future of China property giant uncertain September 28, 2023 Trading in shares of Evergrande have been suspended with the chairman under police watch and the balance sheet under stress
Rising oil prices won’t derail fight against inflation, experts reckon September 28, 2023 Inflation is likely to continue on its downward trajectory despite a recent surge in oil prices, experts told City A.M.
FCA set to probe private asset valuations amid fears of liquidity crisis September 27, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority is set to probe the way investors value the private assets on their books as it continues a deepdive into the liquidity of the market in the UK.
Morrisons picks former Carrefour France boss as its new chief September 27, 2023 Morrisons has appointed former Carrefour France boss Rami Baitiéh to take over as the supermarket's new chief executive.
FTSE 100 close: London markets dip as Ithaca share price up on Rosebank approval September 27, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 index dipped on Wednesday as the pound continued its losses, and the government approved the UK’s largest untapped oil field, Rosebank. The capital’s premier bluechip index dipped 0.46 per cent to 7,590.96, while the FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the UK domestic market, fell 0.6 per cent to 18,227.33. Markets [...]
Evergrande: Chair of Chinese property giant placed under police watch – reports September 27, 2023 Evergrande's founder is under police surveillance, according to reports, as the firm struggles to meet debt obligations
Pound on track for worst month since mini-budget as traders rein in bets on rate hikes September 26, 2023 The pound is on track for its worst month since Liz Truss' disastrous mini-budget as traders rein in bets on how high interest rates will go in the UK.
FTSE 100 close: London markets flat as investors digest higher for longer message September 26, 2023 Markets opened lower on Tuesday as markets digested the implications of interest rates having to remain higher for longer.
Watchdog: Media is creating a negative “atmosphere” around moribund IPO market September 26, 2023 A top Financial Conduct Authority official has taken aim at the press for creating a negative “atmosphere” for business in the UK and discouraging firms from floating in London.