UK bosses much more optimistic about 2024 than last year, PwC survey suggests January 15, 2024 PwC's annual global CEO survey showed that 39 per cent of UK bosses expect the economy to improve in 2024, up from just nine per cent last year.
Market trends: The top five things on investors’ minds for 2024 January 12, 2024 As the investment industry undergoes huge change, Mitesh Sheth looks at the top five trends being eyed by equity investors in 2024.
Why higher interest rates are ‘the single best economic development’ for investors in the past 20 years January 1, 2024 Real interest rates remaining in positive territory as inflation continues to fall is good news for investors in bonds
Pimco boss: UK risks ‘hard landing’ as consumers feel the pinch from higher rates December 19, 2023 UK faces a "higher probability of more significant economic deterioration" than US
‘I fear for my disabled wife’: How Woodford investors have been impacted December 4, 2023 The fallout from former stock picker Neil Woodford’s collapsed investment fund has shaken the investment world and triggered an almighty spat between investor groups and the regulator.
Use strength in services to break UK’s low growth trap, think tank urges December 4, 2023 The UK needs to capitalise on its position as a "services superpower" to help break its "toxic combination" of low growth and high inequality, a top think tank has warned.
Natwest: Why there may be a problem with Telling Sid November 30, 2023 The Chancellor called for a revival of 'Tell Sid' investment culture in his autumn statement last week. But there may be a problem...
Boost for Britain as businesses commit to invest £30bn in UK November 27, 2023 Some of the world’s biggest businesses have committed to invest a total of nearly £30bn in Britain, the government has announced ahead of a major investment summit taking place today.
COP28: Global climate investment must hit £3.5 trillion during ‘decisive decade’ November 26, 2023 Global climate investment needs to rise to $3.6tn by 2026, Allianz Trade has said, ahead of the COP28 environmental summit this week.
Business budget: Hunt vows to cut taxes and boost investment by £20bn a year by 2030 November 21, 2023 Jeremy Hunt has vowed to boost business investment by £20bn a year by 2030 ahead of the Autumn Statement.