The traditional financial system is broken – Bitcoin fixes this October 3, 2023 In an era of fiscal uncertainty, the need for sound money, like Bitcoin, becomes ever more critical, says Susie Violet Ward.
Tortilla weathers strikes and inflation as expansion drives 22 per cent revenue spike October 3, 2023 Tortilla Mexican Grill revenues jumped 22 per cent year-on-year to £32.7m as the fast-casual group continued to expand its sites across the UK. The popular Mexican chain reported a slight dip in pre-tax earnings amid headwinds from inflation and rail strike action and swung to a £600,000 loss, down from £300,000 profit last year. However [...]
All night long: Greggs feels benefit of evening opening hours October 3, 2023 Sausage rolls are proving a hit long into the evening as high street baker's longer opening hours begin to pay off
Food inflation lowest level since last August, as supermarket price wars pay off October 3, 2023 The rate at which food prices increase has fallen to 9.9 per cent in September, down from 11.5 per cent the prior month, and the lowest level since last August, in the latest signal that cost of living pressures customers face at the till are beginning to ease. Shop price annual inflation is now also [...]
Will thousands of price cuts be enough to help Tesco win big amid cost of living crisis? October 1, 2023 Investors will turn their focus to ‘Big Four’ grocer Tesco’s half year results on Wednesday to see if the company’s consistent slew of price cuts has continued to help it win big with customers amid the cost of living crisis. The supermarket behemoth has weathered the economic storm well, with its market share ticking up [...]
Eurozone inflation falls to lowest level in two years in sign the ECB’s rate hikes worked September 29, 2023 Inflation in the euro zone fell to its lowest level in two years in September, suggesting the European Central Bank's steady diet of interest rate hikes was succeeding in curbing runaway prices albeit at a growing cost for economic growth.
US growth remains at 2.1 per cent in second quarter while jobless claims tick up September 28, 2023 The US economy maintained a fairly strong pace of growth in the second quarter, the government confirmed on Thursday, and appears to have gathered momentum this quarter amid a resilient labor market.
Rising oil prices won’t derail fight against inflation, experts reckon September 28, 2023 Inflation is likely to continue on its downward trajectory despite a recent surge in oil prices, experts told City A.M.
The Notebook: Victoria Scholar on the future of supermarkets September 26, 2023 Interactive Investor's Victoria Scholar on supermarkets, China's growth and a new podcast in the City A.M. notebook
Retail sales dip again in September but signs of optimism emerge as inflation eases September 25, 2023 This was down on last month's predictions for September, which showed a balance of -21 per cent, and last month's recorded fall of -44 per cent.