Election 2024: Starmer and Reeves to lean on private sector to fund infrastructure plan May 27, 2024 Labour will reportedly utilise private finance to fund key national infrastructure schemes, if the party is elected into government.
ECB poised to cut interest rates in divergence from Fed and Bank of England May 27, 2024 The European Central Bank (ECB) is almost certain to become the first major central bank to start cutting interest rates next week, with two key officials saying it is time to lower borrowing costs.
Dr Martens set for plunge in profit as US business stumbles May 26, 2024 Bootmaker Dr Martens is expected to post tumbling profit and revenue amid weakness in the US, its biggest market.
General Election 2024: Do markets perform better under the Conservatives or Labour? May 26, 2024 Both the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 were essentially flat the day after the announcement.
‘Long On Silver’: what’s behind the precious metal’s recent rally? May 25, 2024 The price of silver is up over 31 per this year, rallying from roughly £18 per ounce (/oz) at the start of 2024 to £24 today. Why?
Gold price: what’s behind the safe haven’s latest rally? May 25, 2024 The price of gold - one of the ultimate safe haven assets - has risen nearly 30 per cent since August last year. What's behind the rally?
‘Customers can’t afford to pay’: Fears for London’s hospitality scene mount before general election May 25, 2024 Fears for London’s hospitality scene are mounting among restaurant and pub owners, as many reveal they are still trading below pre-pandemic levels due to red hot supply costs and pressures on consumer spending.
Election 2024: Everything you need to know about the July 4 vote May 25, 2024 Ahead of our first general election in almost five years, we’ve rounded up all you need to know.
‘A tumultuous time’: The ups and downs of Bird’s time at the top of Abrdn May 24, 2024 While Abdrn chairman Douglas Flint praised the outgoing chief this morning for having spearheaded a fundamental reshaping of the company, analysts suggest his legacy is, at best, mixed.
UK economy fails to behave itself at start of Rishi Sunak’s re-election bid May 24, 2024 Rishi Sunak has made an improving economy a central part of his election pitch, but in truth these were not the figures he would have wanted to see at the beginning of an election campaign.