Bitcoin no longer aiming to be just digital gold February 26, 2024 What Bitcoin has not traditionally been known for is its technological innovation. It does not compete with Ethereum or other smart contract Blockchains for the use case of being the "world computer" on which decentralised applications can run.
Encourage investment and tackle skills shortages in Spring Budget, businesses say February 26, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is unlikely to have significant scope for major tax cuts given the constrained fiscal position, but businesses are hoping Hunt will announce further measures to boost the economy.
British business feeling the impact of Red Sea disruption as strikes against the Houthis continue February 26, 2024 Research from the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) showed that 55 per cent of UK exporters have been impacted by disruption of shipping to the Red Sea.
Mental health putting more young people out of work as UK struggles with high inactivity rate February 26, 2024 Over the past decade, the number of young people out of work for health reasons has doubled to 190,000 from 93,000.
Death of the business card? More and more workers ditch the status symbol February 26, 2024 The once-vital business card looks set to become a thing of the past in the UK after new survey data revealed a sharp decline in their use.
Politicians promising growth must not forget about financial services February 26, 2024 In a recession, the UK should remember its greatest strength: financial services, argues Chris Hayward
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 26, 2024 Asian markets were mixed as investors awaited inflation data, while oil prices extended their decline. The week ahead promises a flurry of retail and technology earnings reports, offering insights into sector performance and economic trends.
HSBC wants to pay top brass Wall Street salaries February 25, 2024 The bank told its investors that it plans to discuss restructuring how Noel Quinn, the firm’s CEO, is remunerated even though his pay nearly doubled last year to £10.6m thanks largely to long-term performance bonuses kicking in.
Fed’s preferred inflation measure to show persistent pressure in blow for rate cut hopes February 25, 2024 Persistent inflationary pressures are fuelling fears that the Fed will wait until the summer to start cutting interest rates.
Days of ‘eye-popping’ gains are over for Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett writes February 25, 2024 Warren Buffett warned that the days of "eye-popping" gains for Berkshire Hathaway are over given its huge size and the dearth of attractive investment opportunities.
