FTSE 100 today: London markets to trade cautiously ahead of US PCE inflation June 28, 2024 Asian stocks rose ahead of US inflation data; the yen fell to 161/$, London markets eye UK Q1 GDP for direction.
Lunchtime favourite Island Poke sold out of administration June 27, 2024 London-based Hawaiian food chain Island Poke has been sold in a pre-pack administration to a subsidiary of hospitality incubator White Rabbit Fun
Weetabix: Shoppers switching to supermarket own brand squeezes profit June 25, 2024 Shoppers switching to supermarket own brand cereals has squeezed Weetabix's profit despite its sales edging up, according to newly-filed documents.
Yen on brink of breaching ‘psychological barrier’ as Bank of Japan poised to intervene June 24, 2024 The Japanese yen is at risk of passing the psychological barrier of 160 per dollar as markets prepare for the country's central bank to intervene in an effect to prop up the currency, as it has in the past.
Week ahead: US inflation data could bolster case for Fed rate cut in September June 23, 2024 The US Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation is expected to show its coolest monthly reading since late 2023, offering hope that policymakers could start lowering interest rates in September.
Retail sales blow past expectations in sign UK economy is on the turn June 21, 2024 UK retail sales rebounded last month, according to fresh data, after a rainy April saw a slump in high street spending.
FTSE 100 today: Blue-chip index set to break five-week losing streak June 21, 2024 Asian markets declined alongside Wall Street, while gold aimed for a second weekly gain. All eyes are on global PMI data and UK retail sales.
Square Mile and Me – Conservative City candidate Tim Barnes: ‘I live here, so I understand the everyday problems’ June 20, 2024 We’re asking the candidates for the Cities of London and Westminster to introduce themselves. Today, it's Conservative runner Timothy Barnes.
August interest rate cut in doubt despite inflation falling to target June 19, 2024 Inflation dropped to two per cent, prompting champagne corks to go flying in CCHQ. But MPC members might be a bit slower to crack out the fizz.
Inflation drops to two per cent ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision June 19, 2024 Even though inflation has returned to near the two per cent target, the Bank of England is very unlikely to cut interest rates tomorrow.