Transitory? UK inflation can’t be explained away by Bank of England’s easy answers February 20, 2024 Last week new figures on the UK economy suggested that something unusual is happening - inflation and unemployment are falling at the same time.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 20, 2024 Asia stocks struggle despite China's interest rate cut, while Middle East tensions keep oil prices near three-week highs. Investors are focused on Bank of England's Bailey speech and Nvidia earnings.
Gresham House launches £301m biodiversity credit fund February 19, 2024 It will invest in 'habitat banks', which are plots of land ranging from 10 to over 500 hectares, where changes to land management are expected to improve biodiversity.
Leaving interest rates on hold risks deepening recession, Haldane warns February 19, 2024 Leaving interest rates on hold for too long risks deepening the UK's recession, the Bank of England's former chief economist has said.
High interest rates set to dampen lending to firms in 2024 before rebound next year February 19, 2024 High interest rates are expected to limit banks' lending to businesses this year before a rebound in 2025, according to a new forecast, as sticky inflation and high interest rates dent firms' confidence.
House sales surge as green shoots emerge in property market February 19, 2024 House sales in the first six weeks of 2024 are 16 per cent higher than over the same period last year, and three per cent higher than in 2019.
Lloyds set for uptick in annual profits as investors look for clues on motor finance probe February 17, 2024 Lloyds Banking Group is set to report an uptick in annual profits next week on the back of higher interest rates, with its cost control, impairments and exposure to an FCA motor finance probe in focus.
Recession or rebound: Where is the UK economy after blockbuster week of data? February 16, 2024 The UK is in recession, but there are also signs of a rebound. Inflation lower was than expected but wage pressures remain strong. What does it all mean?
Monthly insolvencies tick up again as firms feel the brunt of the Bank of England’s interest rate hikes February 16, 2024 According to figures from the Insolvency Service, there were 1,769 company insolvencies in January, five per cent higher than in the same period last year driven by an increase in forced closures.
Meet the corporate events company Disney and Netflix use to throw London parties February 16, 2024 Meet the corporate events company throwing £100k London parties for the likes of Netflix