‘Something needs to change’: Firms to tackle productivity growth problems with AI investment December 28, 2023 The UK has suffered from more or less stagnant productivity growth since the financial crisis.
UK recession forecasts will send ‘chill’ for workers, shopworkers union boss warns December 28, 2023 “It is a disgrace that many are struggling to make ends meet and do not get the respect they deserve. They need a government on their side.”
The FTSE 100’s biggest winners of 2023 December 28, 2023 It has been a tumultuous year on London’s markets as a cocktail of inflation, aggressive rate hikes and geopolitical instability roiled listed equities.
Inflation to fall fast in 2024 helping UK economy to ‘turn a page’, PwC predicts December 28, 2023 Barret Kupelian, chief economist at PwC said 2024 will be "the year the UK turns a page" thanks to falling inflation.
London landlord Soho Estates swings to loss as commercial property values fall despite revenue jump December 28, 2023 The portfolio of central London property group Soho Estates dipped in value last year and dragged the firm to a loss even as revenues bounced back to pre-pandemic levels, accounts have revealed.
Investors split on Japan strategy as end to negative rates looks increasingly likely December 28, 2023 With a shift in policy looking likely, investors are split about how best to secure returns.
FTSE 100: London climbs to three-month high after Christmas break December 28, 2023 London’s top index moved 0.36 per cent , or 27.44 points higher, to finish at 7,724.95.
Wall Street drifts higher as a strong year for markets winds down December 28, 2023 Wall Street drifted to a slightly higher close as trading remained light during the holiday-shortened week. The subdued activity in the market with two trading days left in the year is capping off a broader rally to a strong finish. The S&P 500 is coming of its eight straight winning week and is hovering just [...]
Exclusive: Top economists forecast Bank of England to cut rates as soon as March December 28, 2023 The Bank of England is tipped to start cutting interest rates as soon as March, according to a City A.M. poll of top economists, as the central bank faces mounting criticism for being too hawkish in its monetary policy.
The five biggest global business meltdowns of the year December 28, 2023 City A.M. recaps the biggest global business nightmares of the year.