Bank of England to leave interest rates higher for longer as inflation becomes embedded September 3, 2023 Economists are warning that interest rates will have to stay higher for longer as inflation remains persistently above the Bank of England’s two per cent target. Although the headline rate of inflation in the UK is starting to fall, core inflation increased month-on-month in July indicating that inflation is becoming increasingly embedded in the UK [...]
Why 2023 has been a year to forget for the London Stock Exchange and the capital’s equity markets September 2, 2023 Take-privates and secondary listings have damaged the reputation of the London Stock Exchange. How did we get here?
Fed rate rise less likely? More jobs added but unemployment up and wages stabilise September 1, 2023 The U.S. added more jobs than expected in August, but a rise in the unemployment rate to 3.8 per cent, but the Fed may not hike rates again
FTSE 100 close: London ends week flat after house price slump and US payroll figures September 1, 2023 London's FTSE 100 index started Friday in the green on a quiet results day, as investors look to US payroll figures after lunch for signals of more rate hikes.
FTSE 100 Close: London finishes in red on fears of stubborn inflation August 31, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 was subdued today on fears of stubborn inflation keeping investors quiet, finishing in the red after being on one of its longest winning streaks in months. The capital’s premier blue-chip index finished 7,452.87, 0.28 per cent down, after spending all day in the green. By 2.30 it was at 7,488.29, about 0.2 [...]
‘No room for complacency’ on inflation: Bank of England’s Pill hints at 15th straight interest rate hike August 31, 2023 The Bank of England’s chief economist warned that there was “no real room for complacency” in bringing inflation down back to target, suggesting more rate hikes are in the offing. Speaking at a research conference in South Africa, Huw Pill said “inflation remains too high, well above target, and there is no real room for [...]
London business confidence hits highest level since May last year August 31, 2023 Business confidence in London surged to its highest level since May last year, as firms around the country were increasingly optimistic about the UK economy. Business confidence in London rose 20 points during August to hit 52 per cent, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer. Some 56 per cent of firms were confident in [...]
FTSE reshuffle: Who’s been promoted and who’s got the boot? August 30, 2023 Marks & Spencer has climbed back on to the UK’s FTSE 100 four years after dropping off the top stock index, while housebuilder Persimmon has been demoted following a rocky patch for the housing market. The upmarket supermarket staged the return to the top tier after seeing its share price jump by more than two [...]
US private payrolls growth slows sharply in August as labour market eases August 30, 2023 US private payrolls increased less than expected in August, the latest indication that the labour market was losing steam, though it remains tight. Private payrolls rose by 177,000 jobs last month, the ADP National Employment report showed on Wednesday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast private employment would increase by 195,000. Data for July was [...]
New borrowing slows as Bank of England’s rate hikes take effect August 30, 2023 Consumer borrowing increased at a slower rate than expected last month as the Bank of England’s interest rate hikes hit demand for new loans. Bank of England figures out this morning showed that the monthly increase in consumer credit was £1.2bn, £400m less than the £1.6bn increase seen in June. Although borrowing on credit cards [...]