BT: Challenging conditions hit revenue at FTSE 100 giant November 7, 2024 BT shares traded lower by as much as 3.9 per cent in early deals this morning after the company downgraded its growth outlook for the year. The company reported a slight decline in revenue for the half-year ended 30 September 2024 due to what it has called challenging conditions in its business arm and more [...]
Ed Warner: Chair the football regulator? No thanks, not even for £130k November 7, 2024 The job ad for the chair is being circulated widely by opponents of the concept of a regulator in the hope that a moderate rather than a zealot will land the role.
It turns out Kamala never stood a chance November 6, 2024 In the end, the race for the White House was not determined by the Democrats’ celebrity endorsements, a backlash by the Puerto Rican community, Kamala’s Gen Z army, her party’s superior ground game, her running mate’s folksy charm, Donald Trump’s vulgarity or his criminal record. These may be the issues that have dominated US network [...]
Bank of England and Fed to cut interest rates despite fiscal fears November 6, 2024 The Bank held rates at its last meeting in September, but signalled that further cuts were on the way if there continued to be progress on inflation.
Despite Trump’s tariffs, free trade is still the future November 6, 2024 Trump will claim that tariffs can stop China ripping off Americans and bring jobs back home, but in reality they will only make his country poorer, says Harrison Griffiths Well, he’s done it again. Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after pulling off a now-characteristic upset in last night’s presidential election. [...]
UK economy at risk of higher inflation and slower growth due to Trump tariffs November 6, 2024 During the election campaign, Trump threatened to increase tariffs on foreign imports by between 10-20 per cent while also placing 60 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods.
Analysis: What does Trump’s victory mean for the UK? November 6, 2024 Donald Trump’s political resurgence poses important questions for the UK and the wider world. After securing the requisite 270 electoral college votes, Trump is on course to return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States, in January. And from his dealings with global leaders, the UK-US special relationship, to military [...]
What Trump’s victory means for UK markets November 6, 2024 Donald Trump and the Republicans have had a stunning victory in the US elections. Now is the time to dissect what it means for the UK. The win for Trump brings the issue of tariffs front and centre. One of Trump’s main campaign pledges was to impose tariffs on imports. China is likely to face [...]
FTSE 100 falls back as traders digest Trump presidency November 6, 2024 The FTSE 100 pared its gains and sterling tumbled on Wednesday as traders digested how Donald Trump's presidency will impact the global economy and the UK.
Persimmon on track to deliver 10,500 homes as house prices hold firm November 6, 2024 Persimmon's performance has been propped up by improved customer sentiment as interest rates began to reduce and affordability improved.