FTSE 100 today: London markets set for a calm start, tracking Asian peers March 25, 2024 Asian markets were mixed on Monday with limited economic data for the week. Oil prices surged amid geopolitical tensions, while gold remained stable. Investors are keenly awaiting the release of US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data, especially during this holiday-shortened week.
Week ahead: Kingfisher, Pennon, Fevertree and Ocado March 24, 2024 In a quiet week for economic announcements, London markets are expecting updates from Kingfisher, Pennon Group, Fevertree, Ocado and Carnival.
Hunt confirms Tory commitment to pensions triple lock March 24, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed today that the pensions triple lock will be renewed if the Conservatives win the next election.
The power of capitalism: Don’t underestimate Reagan’s revolution March 24, 2024 It's easy to underestimate just what Ronald Reagan had to do to turn the US economy around, writes Rainer Zitelmann
FTSE 100 nears record high as markets bet Bank of England will cut interest rates in June March 22, 2024 Over the course of the week it has gained 2.7 per cent, its strongest performance all year.
‘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.
Sadiq Khan on 24-point lead – but Londoners think he’s done poorly on housing and crime March 22, 2024 Sadiq Khan has a 24-point lead ahead of his nearest rival as he bids for re-election to a record third term at City Hall.
Wetherspoon boss reports ‘reasonable’ year ahead as sales continue to increase March 22, 2024 JD Wetherspoon expects a "reasonable" year ahead as the pub chain today reported a continuous increase in sales.
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.
Bank of England: Interest rate cuts are ‘in play’ as inflation falls, Bailey says March 22, 2024 Could the Bank of England cut rates interest rates sooner than expected?