China’s Q2 GDP below expectations, fuels calls for ongoing stimulus July 15, 2024 China's economy expanded by 4.7 per cent in the second quarter of the year compared to the same period last year.
Uniqlo pushes for third year of record profit despite China slowdown July 12, 2024 Uniqlo’s parent company Fast Retailing has raised its profit forecast for the year on strong domestic and overseas demand, despite a significant slowdown in Chinese demand. The company lifted its full-year operating profit forecast to 475bn yen (£2.3bn) for the year ending August, up from 450bn yen. Revenue rose to 86.8bn in the third quarter, [...]
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for third consecutive day of gains July 12, 2024 Asian stocks slipped as US tech shares fell, and the two-year Treasury yield dropped to a four-month low. Focus on US producer prices.
England vs Spain: Where to watch the Euros in London, from Boxpark to M July 11, 2024 Here’s our round-up of the best places to watch the Euros final in London, from rowdy fan zones to classy pubs and restaurants with screens.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher on strong GDP growth data July 11, 2024 Asian markets followed US's rally, with Chinese stocks rising due to new short-selling restrictions. UK GDP, US CPI and Jet2's results eyed.
China’s CPI inflation at three-month low in June, spurring economic stimulus talks July 10, 2024 China's consumer price inflation slowed to a three-month low in June, while producer prices remained in deflationary territory.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted open amid sparse economic calendar July 9, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's rise, with gold prices edging up. All eyes are on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony.
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FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for caution amid French election deadlock July 8, 2024 Asian markets mixed, euro fell amid France election gridlock. Focus on UK GDP, Wall Street earnings, Fed Chair Powell's testimony, and US CPI.