Crypto traders shrug at latest inflation data February 15, 2023 The price of Bitcoin sits around $22,260 this morning, up by 2% over the last 24 hours while Ethereum is up 3% at $1,556.
City A.M. Awards 2023: Environmental, Social, and Governance Award February 15, 2023 In partnership with ‘ESG’ has never been more in focus than it has been over the past year, with the City going green at pace. But it’s not just about saying the right things, but doing them – and using innovative new products to finance them, too. From big to small, businesses are on the [...]
City A.M. Awards 2023: Analyst of the Year February 15, 2023 City watchers are more valuable than ever, and these analysts have consistently got the big calls right. We recognise those who put the hard yards in to know their businesses and sectors – and who are willing to go out on a limb. Craig Lowrey bio Dr. Craig Lowrey is a Principal Consultant at energy [...]
UK inflation drops for third straight month in sign Bank of England is nearing end of interest rate hikes February 15, 2023 Inflation in the UK is falling faster than experts expected which may convince the Bank of England to consider ending its aggressive campaign to tame prices with interest rate rises, official figures out today reveal. The rate of price increases in Britain dropped to 10.1 per cent last month, down from 10.5 per cent in [...]
Part 2: Financial Services and Markets Bill – an opportunity for SMEs? February 14, 2023 Lord Holmes looks at the Government’s responses to the issues that have been raised around improving SME access to finance.
US inflation eases for seventh straight month but pace of decline loses momentum in headache for Fed February 14, 2023 US inflation eased for the seventh month in a row in January, but the pace of decline is beginning to level off, official figures out today reveal. The pace of price increases in the world’s largest economy on an annual basis fell to 6.4 per cent, down from 6.5 per cent, according to the US [...]
Inflation erodes UK real pay rapidly despite record wage increases as 137,000 Brits return to workforce February 14, 2023 UK take home pay is falling at one of the fastest paces since records began over two decades ago despite wage growth racing ahead at the quickest rate outside the pandemic, official figures out today reveal. Real pay fell 4.3 per cent over the three months to December last year when using the consumer price [...]
Bitcoin finds footing on unsteady ground February 14, 2023 Bitcoin was trading at $21,830 this morning, up by one per cent over 24 hours as Ethereum holds steady at $1,510.
The £200bn Covid savings war chest that could prevent a UK recession February 14, 2023 There’s a war chest of nearly £200bn – which started to be built up during the pandemic and has grown ever since – that could save the UK from recession. This may come as a surprise when all we hear from Westminster is how skint we are, but the stash of cash isn’t made up [...]
The economics of envy: ditch the roses for Valentine’s and bake a cake instead February 14, 2023 This Valentine's Day, instead of going for a teddy bear or roses, gift your loved one a shared experience - as economics teach us that's what they'll really appreciate, writes Phoebe Arslanagic Wakefield