The best way to bring house prices down is to get building March 18, 2024 Crash? What crash? A much-feared slowdown in house prices – due to hit last year – appears to have been more of a speed bump than a full snarl-up, with all the indicators now pointing green once again. That is of course good news for homeowners and will bail a few out of negative equity. [...]
If space is the ultimate frontier how do you explain all the rubbish? March 18, 2024 There is a huge risk literally hanging over us, with over 1m pieces of junk orbiting earth. London can be at the forefront of helping clean it up says Michael Mainelli A new space age has dawned, one that’s increasingly led by the private sector, whether that be Starlink, Virgin Galactic, or Blue Origin, as [...]
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today March 18, 2024 Asian shares climb on strong Chinese data, while oil prices surge amid geopolitical tensions. Vladimir Putin wins 88 per cent of votes in an election devoid of opposition candidates. Major central banks take centre stage this week with pivotal decisions ahead.
China’s economic activity starts strong in 2024, though property market remains a challenge March 18, 2024 China's industrial output and retail sales surpassed expectations in early 2024, offering policymakers a needed lift amid a lingering property market downturn.
M&S aims to launch banking and loyalty ‘superapp’ in long-term commitment to financial services March 17, 2024 Marks & Spencer (M&S) is reportedly close to a seven-year agreement with HSBC to overhaul its banking division as a financial services and loyalty "superapp".
Central banks in focus this week as policymakers weigh up interest rate cuts March 17, 2024 Major central bank are set to dominate the headlines this week as they prepare to make decisions on interest rates that will determine borrowing costs around the world.
Belgians tap up Chinese ahead of possible third bid for Direct Line March 17, 2024 The boss of Belgian insurer Ageas is reportedly flying to China to meet its largest shareholder amid speculation he is trying to gather support to raise its £3.2bn takeover offer for Direct Line after being rebuffed twice.
Jeremy Corbyn looks set to run against Labour in Islington North March 17, 2024 Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is expected to run as an independent candidate in Islington North.
The Power of Capitalism: It’s easy to forget just how radical Margaret Thatcher was March 17, 2024 Margaret Thatcher's radicalism changed Britain more than we recognise even today, argues Rainer Zitelmann in his latest guest essay on the power of capitalism
Bank of England to cut interest rates in June, economists forecast March 17, 2024 The Bank of England is set to start cutting interest rates in June, according to a City A.M. poll of top economists, as inflation nears its target, the labour market cools and the UK takes its first steps out of recession.
