UK markets: ‘Penny is dropping’ there will be no immediate ceasefire in Ukraine while focus shifts to Sunak’s ‘double whammy’ March 22, 2022 European markets underwent a subdued start to the week yesterday, with the FTSE100 outperforming on the back of another day of advances for crude oil prices, pushing the index to close at its highest level since 28 February. “The main reason for the move higher in oil prices was reports that the EU was considering [...]
Europe set to open higher as Bank of Japan keeps policy unchanged March 18, 2022 European and US stocks have continued to recover lost ground this week, despite there being little prospect of a ceasefire, or imminent cessation of hostilities, between Russia and Ukraine. “We did falter a little bit during the European trading session after the Kremlin poured cold water on reports of major progress on peace talks, calling [...]
Most millennial investors think they will be financially stronger after the pandemic March 11, 2022 More than 60 per cent of millennial investors believe they’ll be financially stronger after the pandemic then before it. While coronavirus had a devastating impact on many parts of the economy, those aged 18-34 saw it as an opportunity to enter different markets. The majority of millennials looked to adapt to the ‘new normal’, according [...]
LME considers clampdown on short-selling with nickel trading still suspended March 9, 2022 The London Metal Exchangeis weighing up short-selling reforms following a nickel surge which plunged the market into chaos.
Wheat price rallies could hurt hospitality and cause food prices to spike warn industry leaders March 8, 2022 Hospitality and supermarkets could bear the brunt of rocketing record prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Saturday Sitdown: Credit Suisse’s global investment boss on the dawn of a new world order March 5, 2022 The Russian invasion of Ukraine has accentuated geo-political risks, further fueling volatility on financial markets and unsettling investors. These developments mark a clear shift to a new world order, Michael Strobaek, Credit Suisse’s global chief investment officer, told City A.M. in an exclusive interview. “This new world order will make risk management as well as investing [...]
Shares nosedive across Europe as burning Ukrainian nuclear plant terrifies traders: FTSE lowest since October March 4, 2022 All major markets across Europe are reacting this morning with horror to the fire at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant amid shelling by Russia in the area. Although the situation is reportedly under control, stock indexes were down across the continent, with London’s top index, the FTSE 100, dropping to its lowest point since October [...]
Ukraine invasion hits global markets as £77bn is wiped off FTSE 100 in worst day in years February 25, 2022 Almost £77 billion was wiped off the value of London’s top 100 listed companies on Thursday as global markets plummeted following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. As fighting continues between Russian aggressors and Ukrainian defenders, traders across the world sold off shares as they tried to figure out the consequences. In London, the impact was [...]
London Stock Exchange’s FTSE 100 plunges by more than 200 points as Ukraine war heats up rapidly February 24, 2022 The London Stock Exchange’s leading FTSE 100 index plunged more than 200 points, or 2.7 per cent, within moments of opening in reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In response to the situation in Ukraine, Boris Johnson is leading a crisis meeting of senior ministers and officials to consider how to respond to Vladimir Putin’s [...]
Oil closes in on $100 milestone as Putin orders Russian troops into Ukraine February 22, 2022 Oil prices are surging on both major benchmarks amid growing fears of tightening supplies and conflict in Ukraine.