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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Music and sports titans call for action against online ticket touts

January 11, 2015

Leading figures in sports, music and theatre are calling for the better regulation of websites re-selling event tickets, claiming they simultaneously rip off fans while hurting artists and sports professionals. In an open letter to the government they called for changes to the Consumer Rights Bill, currently making its way through Parliament, which would better [...]
Jaeger latest upmarket retailer to stride ahead of high street

January 9, 2015

Fashion retailer Jaeger strode ahead of its high street competitors, reporting stellar sales during the Christmas period. The upmarket brand said like-for-like sales jumped eight per cent in the 13 weeks to January. They were lifted by US-style discount days Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Total sales grew 8.3 per cent, with menswear posting impressive [...]
US non-farm payroll: US jobs data beats expectations but wages lag

January 9, 2015

The US economy added 252,000 jobs in December, while the unemployment rate fell from 5.8 per cent to 5.6 per cent, official figures released today show. This was slightly above economists' expectations of 240,000 jobs in December, and an unemployment rate of 5.7 per cent. However, wage growth missed expectations, posting a decrease of 0.2 [...]
Eurozone: ECB said to have discussed €500bn quantitative easing programme

January 9, 2015

European Central Bank (ECB) officials are said to have discussed a €500bn quantitative easing programme, which many hope will rescue the embattled Eurozone from its economic quagmire. If the programme is launched, it will involve the central bank buying up government debt rated BBB- or higher. Purchasing only investment-grade debt minimises the bank's exposure to [...]
XL Group secures takeover of Lloyd’s of London insurer Catlin

January 9, 2015

US insurer XL Group has secured its acquisition of Lloyd's of London insurer Catlin, making it one of the world's largest ten insurers. XL said it had agreed to pay 388p in cash for each Catlin share and its remaining stock in the £2.7bn deal. The Bermuda-based insurer's shareholders will own about 13 per cent [...]
Labour shadow business secretary Chuka Umunna calls for inquiry into collapse of City Link

January 9, 2015

Labour's shadow business secretary has urged the government to initiate an inquiry into the controversial collapse of delivery giant City Link. Chuka Umunna piled pressure on the government, asking for a "full and proper inquiry" and adding "those who have lost their jobs and contractors who are owed money deserve nothing less". Business secretary Vince [...]
New year job search: Pay soars amid skills shortage

January 9, 2015

2015 could be the best year yet for anyone looking to switch jobs, as pay soars amid a skills shortage, according to figures by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). The report, in conjunction with KPMG, found that a lack of suitable candidates has pushed pay up across the board. This came after a good [...]
New year job search: Pay soars amid a skills shortage

January 9, 2015

This could be the best year yet for anyone looking to switch jobs as pay soars amid a skills shortage. A lack of suitable candidates has pushed pay up across the board according to a monthly report by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG. This came after a good end to a strong year for [...]
Hinchingbrooke Hospital: Private NHS operator Circle Holdings share price falls 27 per cent as it begins talks to to exit “unsustainable” contract

January 9, 2015

Shares in healthcare contractor Circle plunged 27 per cent to 49p this morning, after it admitted it is in talks to pull out of its contract managing the UK's first privately run NHS hospital Hinchingbrooke. The company blamed increased pressure on its accident and emergency services, a lack of places for patients awaiting discharge and funding [...]
Deflation spiral: Who would be the winners and losers?

January 8, 2015

Yesterday it was finally confirmed the embattled eurozone slipped into deflation in the final month of 2014. Consumer prices slid into negative territory with a -0.2 per cent year-on-year inflation rate. This marked a significant fall from November when prices rose by 0.3 per cent according to Eurostat. This has fuelled concern the eurozone could [...]

Novo Nordisk shares tumble after drug trial falls short

Britain must launch no-brainer 2038 Winter Olympics bid

This ski holiday high in the Swiss Alps has serious Wes Anderson credentials

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