By: Jessica Morris

I write about energy and industrials for City A.M. I'm particularly interested in geopolitics, energy policy and, of course, the ever lively oil markets.

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Bank of England Super Thursday: Here’s everything you need to know

August 5, 2015

Economists, analysts and investors across the City are busily preparing for Super Thursday. Rather than having a fortnight to digest various releases from the Bank of England, they'll be hit with the central bank's interest rate decision, minutes of the meeting and new economic forecasts all at once. The Bank ended what governor Mark Carney [...]
Bank of England’s Ian McCafferty says interest rates could rise this year “data dependent”

August 5, 2015

The Bank of England's Ian McCafferty reportedly said interest rates could rise before the end of this year depending on the strength of future economic data. "Financial markets still believe that an interest rate rise is unlikely until May or June next year, and economists suggest February or March," The Courier said he told the Dundee [...]
Greek debt crisis: Prime minister Alexis Tsipras says Greek debt negotiations at “final stretch”

August 5, 2015

Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras said that his cash-strapped country has reached the final stretch in concluding a deal with its lenders. Negotiations on Greece’s third bailout plan – which would grant the country up to €86bn (£60.4bn) – have been ongoing since last week. The parties must reach an agreement or settle for a [...]
Standard Chartered share price rises as investors warm to Winters

August 5, 2015

Shares in Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered were up more than four per cent at 992p in lunchtime trade as new chief exec Bill Winters won over investors. The figures This came despite first half results showing adjusted pre-tax profit slumped 44 per cent to $1.82bn (£1.17bn) in the six months to the end of June. The bank also cut its dividend [...]
How a Fed rate rise could affect Brits’ mortgage repayments

August 5, 2015

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Standard Life share price falls on hit from Osborne’s pension shake-up

August 4, 2015

The insurance giant's admission that it will be hit by the government's pension shake-up sent shares down three per cent to 440.7p in mid-morning trade today. The figures In results posted this morning, Standard Life said operating profit before tax rose six per cent to £290m in the six months ended 30 June, from £274m during the same period a year earlier. The [...]
Markit UK construction PMI: Growth loses momentum in July

August 4, 2015

The UK's construction sector unexpectedly lost momentum in July as growth in housebuilding and civil engineering slowed. The widely watched Markit/CIPS UK construction purchasing managers’ index (PMI) slowed to 57.1 in July, from 58.1 a month earlier, also missing economists' expectations for a reading of 58.4. Any number above the crucial 50 mark implies expansion. Growth [...]
Everything you need to know ahead of the Bank of England’s Super Thursday

August 4, 2015

So-called "Super Thursday" kicks off tomorrow. Rather than staggering releases over two weeks, economists and investors will be treated to the release of its monthly interest rate decision , the minutes of the meeting and new forecasts all in one go. TRIPPLE WHAMMY,. While policymakers will be voting today, they'll announce the decision at 12pm [...]
Everything you need to know ahead of the Bank of England’s Super Thursday

August 4, 2015

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HSBC share price rises as profit climbs 10 per cent and it confirms Brazil unit sale

August 4, 2015

The UK's biggest bank has unveiled a 10 per cent rise in profits – but it has yet to decide whether it will remain headquartered in the UK. Shares in HSBC were trading up 0.6 per cent to 583p in London today. The figures HSBC said profit climbed 10 per cent to $13.6bn (£8.7bn) in the first six [...]

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