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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Ukraine crisis: US mulls more sanctions for Russia

February 22, 2015

The United States has said it's in talks with Europe over levying more sanctions against Moscow, due to its "brazen" violations of a recent ceasefire agreement between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, speaking after meetings with his British counterpart Philip Hammond in London, said President Obama was weighing whether [...]
In charts: Britain’s most productive areas are London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

February 20, 2015

Despite a recent raft of data pointing to a brighter picture for the British economy, the lack of productivity, or the amount of output produced by a single worker in an hour, has left policy wonks scratching their heads. The so-called "productivity puzzle" is that while the unemployment rate is falling, and wage growth has [...]
Danish krone drops most vs. euro since 2001

February 20, 2015

The Danish Krone had its biggest intra-day drop against the euro since 2001, amid reports that the central bank was ready to introduce capital controls, in a bid to stop the currency being used as a "safe-haven" for investors. The Danish Crown has fallen 0.23 per cent to 7.4615 against the euro, having slumped to 7.4645 [...]
Public sector finances: Five charts that sum up what’s happening to the UK’s finances

February 20, 2015

Chancellor George Osborne has something to smile about today, after public finance figures showed the biggest January surplus since the end of the financial crisis, putting the government on course to meet its targets. However, before he rushes out to celebrate, net borrowing still remains stubbornly high. 1. The budget surplus swelled to a seven-year [...]
Free market think tank Centre for Policy Studies sounds alarm over pension reforms

February 20, 2015

A free market think tank has warned over government plans to overhaul the current pensions system in May, saying freeing people from obligation to buy an annuity exposes them to "potentially dangerous" risks. In his 2014 budget, Chancellor George Osborne abolished the obligation on retirees to buy annuities – a guaranteed life income – with their [...]
New challenger bank OakNorth set to open its doors in summer 2015

February 19, 2015

Challenger bank OakNorth expects to secure a license shortly, meaning it could open as soon as this summer, with a strategy that aims to attract fast growth small businesses by mixing digital services with traditional lending. The new bank would be joining other challenger banks such as Aldermore, Virgin Money and Metro Bank, as they battle [...]
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Five charts showing what happens to London-listed companies when oil prices plummet

February 19, 2015

Oil companies have been burned by plunging global oil prices, which have shed around 60 per cent since July, prompting them to abandon projects, and some have even had to make job cuts. Oil prices have crumbled 60 per cent since July last year, skidding to a near six-year low of $45.19 per barrel in January, thanks [...]
Five things you should know about the FTSE 100

February 19, 2015

The FTSE 100 is edging closer to an all-time high, nearing the record of 6,930 points it hit on 30 December 1999. But how much do you know about… When it was born?The index began on 3 January 1984, at a base level of 1,000 points, in response to calls for a constantly updated index. [...]
Brent crude oil price rally hits blip after analysts voice concerns

February 18, 2015

The oil price rally appeared to be losing steam today with investors turning their attentions to the global supply glut, which would suggest low oil prices aren't going anywhere soon. Oil prices have jumped over 35 per cent since skidding to an almost six-year low of $45.19 per barrel in January, with oil producers' spending cuts [...]

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