Retail sales crash 3.2 per cent in December as struggling high street hits Covid-era low January 19, 2024 UK retail sales plummeted 3.2 per cent in December, well below analyst expectations and the largest monthly fall since January 2021 when coronavirus restrictions pushed down sales. Analysts had expected sales to fall by 0.5 per cent in the last month of the year, but a significant drop in both food and non-food store sales [...]
Investors look set to pour cash into infrastructure following BlackRock acquisition January 15, 2024 Top investors on both sides of the Atlantic could be set to pump cash into the $1trillion infrastructure market as governments ramp up pressure on the private sector for investment.
Capita hits back as pension holders look to sue over Russian-linked cyber attack January 14, 2024 Capita is facing legal action over last year's cyber attack, but denies there is any valid basis for a claim.
Moving markets: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 today January 12, 2024 Asian shares exhibit mixed performance, with oil surging due to US-UK Yemen strikes, gold shining amidst growing safe-haven appeal, and attention shifting towards upcoming UK factory and GDP data.
PS5s and perfumes boost seasonal sales at The Very Group January 11, 2024 Christmas ales at retailer The Very Group were boosted by the popularity of games consoles and perfumes, it has been revealed.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today January 11, 2024 Asian markets follow Wall Street higher, with Japan's Nikkei surpassing 35,000, oil prices climbing, and the SEC approving the first spot Bitcoin ETFs, all while keeping a close eye on pivotal factors such as inflation and earnings.
Blackrock set for layoffs as asset management industry adjusts to downturn January 10, 2024 Blackrock is set to cut around three per cent of its global workforce this year as it adjusts to shifts in the global asset management sector.
Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning January 10, 2024 Today's market highlights: Japan's Nikkei 225 at a 33-year high, stable U.S. Dollar, Bitcoin's rollercoaster, ongoing oil price surge, and anticipation for U.S. inflation figures.
Merry Clickmas: UK shoppers splashed £24bn online over festive season January 8, 2024 Christmas shoppers in the UK filled their carts with more than £24bn in online spending over the festive season, fresh data has revealed.
Economy expected to return to growth in November – but risk of recession remains January 8, 2024 Experts pointed to a range of factors behind the likely rebound, including the drop in temperature after an unusually mild October.