Hovis: Cost of a loaf of bread to hold steady after price hikes March 26, 2024 The cost of loaf of Hovis bread is set to remain steady this year after prices were hiked in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Bank of England to cut interest rates to three per cent in 2025 after inflation drops March 25, 2024 Interest rates could fall to as low as three per cent in 2025 as the Bank of England slashes the cost of borrowing in response to lower inflation.
‘Stars are aligning’ for UK economy after inflation data and Bank of England rate decision March 22, 2024 "We think the stars are aligning for stronger consumer spending growth this year," Rob Wood, chief UK economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics said.
Retail sales flat as rainy February puts shoppers off the high street March 22, 2024 The figures were actually slightly stronger than expected by analysts, who predicted a 0.4 per cent fall.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher, riding the global rally wave March 22, 2024 Asian markets track Wall Street's uptrend. Apple shares fell 4.1 per cent amid legal issues, and the Chinese yuan hit a four-month low. Reddit's stock soars 48 per cent on debut. Focus shifts to key events like UK retail sales and Fed Chair Powell's speech for monetary policy clues.
Inflation drops faster than expected ahead of Bank of England’s interest rate decision March 20, 2024 The figures come just a day before the Bank of England announces its latest decision on interest rates.
Lib Dems call for Biden-style tax on share buybacks at spring conference March 16, 2024 Party leader Sir Ed Davey said: “Neither the Conservative government or Labour Party have explained how they will fund public services fairly after the next election.
What will get London workers back into the office? March 14, 2024 Last Friday, passengers began to travel with off-peak Tube and train fares and will be allowed to every Friday until 31st May, 2024. The new scheme – announced by Transport for London (TfL) at the end of January – is a bid to increase the number of people travelling on London transport after it was [...]
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today March 13, 2024 Amidst Wall Street's historic highs, Asian markets maintained a sense of calm, while oil prices surged and Bitcoin experienced an uptick. Now, attention pivots to the eagerly awaited release of the UK’s GDP figures.
US inflation comes in ahead of expectations again as markets grow nervy about Fed rate cuts March 12, 2024 According to figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices rose 0.4 per cent in February, higher than the 0.3 per cent expected by economists.