FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher following Asian peers’ lead May 28, 2024 Asian markets paused post-rally; oil prices rose, UK retail prices fell. Investors await US GDP and core PCE data.
Meet the fund managers: Finding bonds in emerging markets May 27, 2024 In this weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Victoria Harling, head of emerging market corporate debt at Ninety One.
Copper prices have been hitting record highs – why? May 26, 2024 The price of copper has surged to an all time high this week, and in doing so broke the $11,000-per-ton mark for the first time ever. Why?
Gold price: what’s behind the safe haven’s latest rally? May 25, 2024 The price of gold - one of the ultimate safe haven assets - has risen nearly 30 per cent since August last year. What's behind the rally?
Formula E and motorsport at heart of a China waking from its slumber May 25, 2024 In Rome’s Palazzo dei Congressi last summer, Formula E chief executive told City A.M. that a return to racing in China after four years was on the cards. “We need to be in mainland China,” he said. “I know we can dance around that a bit but we need to be in mainland China. “Every [...]
FTSE 100 today: Footsie to open lower amid political uncertainty and wavering rate cut bets May 24, 2024 Asian stocks fall on speculation of delayed Fed rate cuts; US approves Ethereum ETFs; eyes on UK retail sales, US consumer confidence.
Why the prospect of a Shein listing is dividing the City of London May 22, 2024 Shein's plans to reportedly float on the London Stock Exchange have been seen as a welcome boost in some quarters. But the Chinese founded fast-fashion giant is posing difficult questions for the City, writes Charlie Conchie
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher if UK inflation falls in line with expectations May 22, 2024 Asian indices mixed despite Wall Street's record highs; RBNZ kept rates steady. Investors await UK CPI, Fed minutes, and Nvidia earnings.
FTSE 100 today: British blue-chip index set for subdued start amid cautious US Fed comments May 21, 2024 Asian markets dipped. Oil prices fell, gold stayed near highs, and Australia's BHP Group surged. Focus on Fedspeak and BOE's Andrew Bailey.
Shein: Sajid Javid hunted for senior role at fast-fashion giant as London listing rumours swirl May 20, 2024 The fast-fashion disruptor has been plotting a bumper float on London’s public market.