Oil shock will be felt well beyond energy markets March 10, 2026 Energy shocks rarely remain confined to energy markets. They propagate through bond markets, fiscal balances and inflation expectations, says Helen Thomas As Winston Churchill once warned: “The statesman who yields to war fever must realise that once the signal is given he is no longer the master of policy, but the slave of unforeseeable and [...]
From start-up to scale-up: shifting the focus to support for female entrepreneurs March 10, 2026 As part of our partnership with Scale and the Women Who Scale initiative, City AM sat down with Sam Smith, the former chief executive of FinnCap, to discuss one of the key challenges holding back female start-up founders and what can be done to help female-led scaleups. While the spotlight often shines on the funding [...]
UK growth downgraded as firms measure hit from Iran turmoil March 9, 2026 The UK economy will suffer from sluggish growth this year, a leading industry body has warned, with further tax rises on the horizon remaining as a “risk”. Business chiefs have warned that the services sector is set to keep the UK economy afloat this year, with contractions expected to come across construction and manufacturing. The [...]
Cheltenham Free Bets – Best UK Offers for the 2026 Festival March 9, 2026 Cheltenham free bets are one of the many ways UK bookmakers compete for the attention of punters during the Festival week. Claiming free bets during the event helps improve their staking power. But with so many bookies and free bet offers, it’s easy to get confused. That’s why we’ve created this guide to show you [...]
Talk The Talk to walk the walk in the Supreme March 9, 2026 THERE is definitely no better sound in racing, and possibly no better sound in sport, than the Cheltenham roar. As the tapes are about to go up in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (1.20pm), all the Cheltenham hype and build-up has reached its zenith, and punters are ready to enjoy the four best days in the [...]
ResultsCX Appoints Gautam Thakkar as Chief Executive Officer March 9, 2026 ResultsCX, a provider of Customer Experience Management (CXM) services to leading global companies including Fortune 100 and FTSE 250 organizations, today announced the appointment of Gautam Thakkar as Chief Executive Officer. Thakkar will also join the company’s Board of Directors. Thakkar brings more than three decades of global leadership experience in business services, with a [...]
InterSystems Appoints Former NHS and Mass General Leader Dr. Tim Ferris as Vice President, Healthcare Practice March 9, 2026 InterSystems, a creative data technology provider powering more than one billion health records globally, today announced the appointment of Tim Ferris, M.D., as Vice President, Healthcare Practice. The announcement comes as healthcare leaders gather for the 2026 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition. In this role, Dr. Ferris will leverage his comprehensive view of the [...]
Iran war wipes £4.5 trillion from global stock markets March 9, 2026 The war in the Middle East has knocked £4.5 trillion off the value of global stocks since its start, as the financial impact continues to cause shockwaves around the world. The value of listed businesses has nosedived since the start of the US and Israeli campaign from $157.5 trillion (£117.6 trillion) to $151.5 trillion (£113.1 [...]
‘Terrifying’: Iran threatens $200 oil price if US-Israel strikes continue March 9, 2026 A spokesman for the Iranian military has given a chilling warning that the cost of a barrel of oil could rocket to $200 if the war with Israel and the US continues. The price of oil has continued to surge amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have triggered strikes on production sites and [...]
Cheltenham Day 1 Tips: Predictions for Cheltenham Day 1 Races 2026 March 9, 2026 Kicking off on Tuesday, March 10th, day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival has a lot of exciting things in store for punters. With seven exciting races, bettors will be spoilt for choice. In this article, we will discuss our tips and predictions for each race on Day 1. Keep reading to learn more! City AM’s [...]