FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower amid reduced US Fed rate cut bets June 13, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street gains, Broadcom surged on a raised revenue forecast. Eyes on US producer prices and Treasury auctions.
April GDP figures show scale of the challenge if Starmer wins the election June 12, 2024 Philip Shaw, chief UK economist at Investec, said "April’s numbers represent a blip in the recovery story rather than the start of a new downturn".
Safestore: Share price dips after ‘robust’ trading June 12, 2024 Shares in Safestore Holdings dipped in early trade, despite the self-storage provider reporting "solid" trading conditions in the UK market.
GPE’s rights issue brings in the money for property group June 12, 2024 Demand for the Great Portland Estates (GPE) rights issue was strong according to the company.
Economy stagnant in April thanks to wet weather as recovery falters June 12, 2024 Getting the economy firing again is a crucial election pledge for both Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak.
FTSE 100 today: London markets eye UK GDP for direction; US Fed policy decision key June 12, 2024 Asian markets hold steady despite Wall Street's record highs. Apple shares surge. All eyes on UK GDP, Fed rate decision, and US inflation.
John Lewis appeals on plan for Waitrose and 428 homes June 11, 2024 John Lewis will appeal plans after a local London council failed to agree on plans to build 428 homes and a Waitrose in West Ealing, a move which has come under attack by campaign groups.
Walgreens shelves plans to take Boots public in another blow for London market June 11, 2024 The American owner of Boots has parked plans to list the high street chemist on the London Stock Exchange, in another blow for the market.
Election 2024: Rishi Sunak pledges National Insurance cut in Tory manifesto June 11, 2024 Rishi Sunak has pledged to "keep cutting National Insurance until its gone" as he unveiled the Conservative Party's general election manifesto.
‘Deepening crisis: London house building craters as UK pipeline at lowest since records began June 11, 2024 England's house building pipeline is at the lowest level since records began 17 years ago, as fresh pressure is piled on government parties to mend a “deepening housing crisis”.