Manchester United targeting FA Cup after surviving scare at Newport County January 28, 2024 United avoided becoming the latest victims on a weekend of sporting upsets.
Central banks to take centre stage in busy week for markets January 28, 2024 Central banks will be back in focus this week with investors awaiting rate decisions from both the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England.
Mortgage rates war: As sub-four deals appear on the market, how low will they go? January 27, 2024 Britain's mortgage price war has shown signs of slowing as macroeconomic uncertainty casts doubt on the outlook for interest rate cuts and a wider rebound.
London rents at record high as market hits ‘affordability ceiling’ January 26, 2024 The average price of rent in London has hit a record high of £2,631 per month, and is forecast to grow by three per cent more this year, a new report has found, but the market may hit an “affordability ceiling”. A study by property portal Rightmove said that this is just four pounds higher [...]
Six graphs that explain the UK economy ahead of Bank of England’s interest rate decision January 25, 2024 Markets are convinced that a rate cut is coming, likely in the first half of this year. So far, the Bank has not been persuaded.
Digital pound: Ensuring privacy a ‘core design feature’ of Britcoin, Bank of England says January 25, 2024 CBDC is a digital form of cash which will be created by the Bank of England, unlike existing digital payments which are created through the private sector.
Banks lead UK firms in dividend payments after HSBC dishes out £8.4bn January 25, 2024 Banks led UK firms in dividend payments last year for the first time since the financial crisis, according to new research, on the back of interest rate hikes.
Let’s be honest, demonising landlords won’t solve Britain’s housing crisis January 25, 2024 Landlords are an easy target for our housing grievances, but fewer of them won't help renters, writes Matthew Lesh.
‘Mixed picture’ for London firms as two thirds worry inflation will dampen progress January 24, 2024 Growing concern over the impact of higher interest rates and inflationary pressures came despite the fairly rapid drop in inflation seen at the end of 2023.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 24, 2024 Asian stocks rise, Netflix surges 8%, stable oil prices, BOC holds rates, attention shifts to upcoming Tesla earnings.