Business confidence edges higher but investment remains a ‘concern’ July 8, 2024 58 per cent of firms expect to see an increase in turnover over the next year compared with 56 per cent in the first quarter.
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for caution amid French election deadlock July 8, 2024 Asian markets mixed, euro fell amid France election gridlock. Focus on UK GDP, Wall Street earnings, Fed Chair Powell's testimony, and US CPI.
UK economy expected to ‘bounce back’ on services strength after April’s stagnation July 7, 2024 A recovery in the UK's all-important services sector is expected to help push the economy back into growth in May.
UK a ‘beacon of stability’ for markets amid boring election campaign July 4, 2024 The polls have consistently put Labour about 20 points ahead with YouGov's latest poll suggesting they are on track for the biggest majority since 1832, the year of the Great Reform Act.
Jagjit Chadha: Why investment is necessary to stop the economy from ‘withering’ July 4, 2024 Report after report has found that the UK invests too little as a share of national income, often lagging behind other rich economies.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to remain volatile amid election jitters July 4, 2024 Asian markets reached 27-month highs, oil prices fell, and the US dollar held steady, with global focus now on the UK election.
Signs of life appear for the London Stock Exchange as activity ‘gathering momentum’ July 3, 2024 Having been in the doldrums for several years, sentiment on the London markets is starting to look up.
ABP: Port operator slips back into the red as economic uncertainty dents finances July 3, 2024 Associated British Ports (ABP) slumped back into the red after "ongoing uncertainty" in the global economy took a toll on its finances.
UK economy ‘not as bad as is often assumed’ July 3, 2024 Although the UK slipped into a shallow recession at the end of last year, the economy outperformed expectations in the first quarter of the year, growing 0.7 per cent. This made it the fastest growing economy in the G7.
Cairn Homes: Surge in first time buyers drives record revenue July 3, 2024 Irish housebuilder Cairn Homes has seen its revenue hit record levels due to a surge in demand among first time buyers.