‘Bond market tantrum risks’: Gilt traders brace for Labour leftward pivot as Starmer future uncertain
Hay was just the first: Asset managers under microscope over Israel investments May 28, 2024 Israel's invasion of Gaza has sparked protests against companies sending weapons to the country. Are sustainable asset managers next?
Why one US fintech boss reckons London is about to create ‘a lot of new winners’ May 28, 2024 The boss of a US fintech heavyweight has said London boasts more innovative firms than rivals across the pond, with a rebound in funding set to create "a lot of new winners" in the sector.
Would Labour’s plans for a British sovereign wealth fund work? May 28, 2024 While we don’t know the details of a Labour manifesto yet, we do have one solid commitment from them: a sovereign wealth fund. “The National Wealth Fund will be a crucial tool in our armoury towards bringing about growth,” shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves has said. Senior City figures have been calling for the establishment of [...]
Inflation: Shop price hikes slow again in good news for Sunak and Tories May 28, 2024 Shoppers have benefited from retailers cutting prices to reignite consumer demand, according to new figures.
ETH ETF Approval, FIT21 Passing and Trump Support Signal New Crypto Era May 28, 2024 Each day, Coinrule will run through the state of the digital assets market for Blockbeat, your home for news, analysis, opinion and commentary on blockchain and digital assets. The last few days have brought significant developments for the legal standing of the cryptocurrency industry. First, the US House of Representatives passed the first crypto regulation [...]
Inflation is falling, but will that make a difference? May 28, 2024 The headline fall in price rises has been championed as good news by Rishi Sunak. But Brits may feel somewhat less cheerful.
National service is a gimmick, so where is Sunak’s actual vision? May 28, 2024 Well, we didn’t have national service on our election bingo card, either. Cast your mind back all of six days, and you’ll remember Rishi Sunak standing on the steps of Downing Street touting his plan for Britain, the foundation of which was economic stability on the way back. Vote Tory, get a growing economy, was [...]
Election 2024: Rachel Reeves to pledge ‘most pro-growth Treasury in history’ May 27, 2024 Rachel Reeves will pledge to “lead the most pro-growth Treasury in our country’s history”, if elected as Chancellor on July 4.
Election 2024: Starmer and Reeves to lean on private sector to fund infrastructure plan May 27, 2024 Labour will reportedly utilise private finance to fund key national infrastructure schemes, if the party is elected into government.
Election 2024: Campaign staff will ‘make mistakes’, Tory HQ boss admits after email slip May 27, 2024 Conservative campaign staff are “going to make mistakes”, the Tory party chairman has admitted in the wake of a leaked CCHQ email blaming MPs for the poor start to the race.