The Notebook: Victoria Scholar on why the allure of luxury bags could bolster designer marques October 25, 2023 Where the City’s movers and shakers get a few things off their chest. Today, it’s Victoria Scholar of Interactive Investor Don’t discount the allure of luxury bags – or the stocks of their makers LVMH reported rather dismal results this month. The luxury goods giant, which owns brands like Louis Vuitton and Dior, announced third [...]
If economic experts wield political power, we’ll get dragged into fiscal groupthink October 25, 2023 If the Bank of England were unable to predict inflation, why would we grant similar experts power at the Office of Budget Responsibility?
Sharon White: Departing John Lewis boss calls for ‘cross-party’ effort to fix ailing high streets October 24, 2023 The 56-year-old former Ofcom boss, confessed that department store John Lewis is now 60 per cent online and 40 percent physical.
Are NFTs over or are they growing up into real assets? October 24, 2023 Monty Munford on the need to be surrounded by beauty in dark times, the prospect of an unnecessary Oasis reunion, and NFTs.
Here’s what I believe sets Bitcoin apart from the stock markets October 24, 2023 Susie Violet Ward gives her take on the future of Bitcoin and its relationship with traditional investments like gold and the stock market.
UK economy continues to ‘skirt with recession’ due to Bank of England’s interest rate hikes October 24, 2023 The UK economy is teetering on the edge of a recession under the weight of higher borrowing costs, a closely watched survey suggests.
Bunzl snaps up two more firms as dealmaking spree continues October 24, 2023 Outsourcing giant Bunzl has announced two more acquisitions, bringing its tally for the year to 14 and at a total spend of more than £425m.
Inflation target: Why economists think it’s time for a change October 24, 2023 With inflation now on the way down, attention is beginning to turn to what the 'new normal' will be - if we ever make it there.
Businesses’ payroll bill to soar by £300m as London living wage increases October 23, 2023 Payroll costs in the capital are set to soar by over £300m as the London living wage increases by a tenth. Businesses signed up to the voluntary scheme will see their salary expenditure go up by £304,200,000 after the rate jumps from £11.95 an hour to £13.15 for 130,000 employees. Firms accredited include half the [...]
Bond yields are rising. Here’s why markets are worried about what’s next. October 23, 2023 Concerns are growing that the rise in government bond yields around the world will have knock-on effects throughout the financial system.