The numbers don’t lie: The UK’s renewable energy transition is going better than you think December 29, 2023 For the first time ever, renewables met over 40 per cent of total UK electricity demand during Q3 of 2023.
Sterling could climb to $1.35 despite Bank of England interest rate cuts December 28, 2023 Lower rate expectations tend to hit currencies as it suggests investors will receive a lower rate of return on their investments, but this morning the pound climbed above $1.28 - its highest level since early August.
‘Something needs to change’: Firms to tackle productivity growth problems with AI investment December 28, 2023 The UK has suffered from more or less stagnant productivity growth since the financial crisis.
The FTSE 100’s biggest winners of 2023 December 28, 2023 It has been a tumultuous year on London’s markets as a cocktail of inflation, aggressive rate hikes and geopolitical instability roiled listed equities.
Inflation to fall fast in 2024 helping UK economy to ‘turn a page’, PwC predicts December 28, 2023 Barret Kupelian, chief economist at PwC said 2024 will be "the year the UK turns a page" thanks to falling inflation.
Investors split on Japan strategy as end to negative rates looks increasingly likely December 28, 2023 With a shift in policy looking likely, investors are split about how best to secure returns.
FTSE 100: London climbs to three-month high after Christmas break December 28, 2023 London’s top index moved 0.36 per cent , or 27.44 points higher, to finish at 7,724.95.
Wall Street drifts higher as a strong year for markets winds down December 28, 2023 Wall Street drifted to a slightly higher close as trading remained light during the holiday-shortened week. The subdued activity in the market with two trading days left in the year is capping off a broader rally to a strong finish. The S&P 500 is coming of its eight straight winning week and is hovering just [...]
Why investors will be paying close attention to the Bank of Japan in 2024 December 26, 2023 If Japanese investors change their behaviour meaningfully, already nervous markets could have a huge dose of uncertainty thrown in too.
Pensions: six changes to watch out for in 2024 December 25, 2023 Keep an eye on what's happening next year in case it affects your savings