UK economy: GDP rebounds in November but still on recession knife-edge January 12, 2024 Whether or not the UK ends up falling into recession at the end of 2023, analysts have turned more optimistic on the economy's prospects over 2024.
Moving markets: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 today January 12, 2024 Asian shares exhibit mixed performance, with oil surging due to US-UK Yemen strikes, gold shining amidst growing safe-haven appeal, and attention shifting towards upcoming UK factory and GDP data.
Oil prices soar two per cent following US-UK military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen January 12, 2024 Oil prices surged by over 2% on Friday due to military strikes conducted by the United States and Britain against Houthi military targets in Yemen.
US inflation rises faster than expected on higher gas prices and housing costs January 11, 2024 December's figures come amid continuing debate about when the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 11, 2024 Asian markets follow Wall Street higher, with Japan's Nikkei surpassing 35,000, oil prices climbing, and the SEC approving the first spot Bitcoin ETFs, all while keeping a close eye on pivotal factors such as inflation and earnings.
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A stronger pound and ‘bond vigilantes’: What should markets expect ahead of an election January 10, 2024 Vivek Paul, chief investment strategist at Blackrock, warned that election season might encourage both parties to "promise looser fiscal policy".
Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning January 10, 2024 Today's market highlights: Japan's Nikkei 225 at a 33-year high, stable U.S. Dollar, Bitcoin's rollercoaster, ongoing oil price surge, and anticipation for U.S. inflation figures.
Cryptocurrency chaos: Bitcoin’s wild ride on fake SEC greenlight for ETFs January 10, 2024 Cryptocurrency markets experienced a rollercoaster ride following a false announcement on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) official social media account, X.
No point in a ‘perfect’ stock market if no one’s using it, City figure hits back at Carson Block January 9, 2024 There is no point in having a “theoretically perfect” stock market if no one uses it, a top capital markets figure has hit back at Carson Block.