FTSE 100 today: London markets braced for quiet start; Q1 earnings and UK monthly GDP in spotlight April 12, 2024 Asian stocks remain quiet, gold hits new highs, and oil prices climb. Amazon reaches a record peak, while Fed officials remain wary of rate cuts. Focus now turns to Q1 earnings, the UK monthly GDP for February, and the preliminary US Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for April.
Traders expect fewer Bank of England interest rate cuts after US inflation surprise April 11, 2024 Markets think the Bank of England will cut interest rates just twice in 2024 reflecting concerns around the persistence of inflation.
ECB holds interest rates steady again but signals a cut is on the way April 11, 2024 Inflation in the eurozone is fast approaching the two per cent target. 'Flash' figures out earlier this month showed that inflation fell to 2.4 per cent in March, below market expectations.
Eurocamp braces for major expansion April 11, 2024 A European holidays company has said 2024 could be the most significant in its 50-year history as it transforms its operations.
Lenders expect higher default rates on mortgages and credit cards in coming months April 11, 2024 British lenders are seeing increasing demand for mortgages and credit card lending but higher default rates, according to an official survey, as households and businesses struggle with elevated borrowing costs.
Bank of England: Interest rate cuts should ‘still be way off’, MPC member Greene warns April 11, 2024 Greene argued that the UK was actually more at risk of persistent inflation than the US because it has "much more constraint" on the supply side.
Meet the CEO behind the world’s most extraordinary expeditions, from Antarctica to Papua New Guinea April 11, 2024 Ben Lyons and EYOS know Antarctica. And just about everywhere else, too.
Why UK services exports have continued to grow post-Brexit April 11, 2024 The resilience of exports from the UK's service sector has been a success story despite the feared impact of Brexit.
Square Mile and Me: Dan Moczulski on Etoro, interview faux pas and meeting his hero April 11, 2024 Dan Moczulski managing director at Etoro UK, takes us through his career, from faux pas to meeting his hero.
Three ways to invest in gold: A new investor’s guide to the yellow metal April 11, 2024 How can investors cash in on the historic gold rush?