Interest rates heading lower after historic week for central ...
WEB16 hours ago · The Fed waited longer than either the Bank of England or the ECB to begin cutting interest rates, but its 50 basis point cut sent a very clear message that rates are on their way down.
London Stock Exchange boss warns AIM is under threat of collapse
WEB16 hours ago · London Stock Exchange chief Julia Hoggett noted the strong benefit the UK economy gets from AIM. Photo credit: LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images. London’s junior market AIM is under threat of collapse ...
Politicians should remember: the road to economic growth ...
WEB16 hours ago · The road to economic growth passes through the City, says Chris Hayward. Politicians need to prioritise and capitalise on the power of financial and professional services, writes Chris Hayward. As ...
Pubs face 'double whammy' of tax hikes as hundreds call last ...
WEB16 hours ago · Alex Probyn, President of Property Tax at Altus Group, warned of a “double whammy” of property tax rises and the end of the business rate relief for pubs next April. She called on the ...
UK economy: After a busy week, the foundations look solid
WEB3 days ago · Chris Dorrell. Economics Reporter. With inflation low and further rate cuts to come the UK economy remains on relatively solid foundations. UK economy watchers had another busy week with a raft of ...
FTSE 100 climbs higher after Fed opts for jumbo rate cut
WEB4 days ago · The FTSE 100 rose higher in early trade on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve backed a 50 basis point cut last night, the first rate reduction since 2020. London’s blue-chip index climbed 0. ...
Bank of England holds interest rates but Bailey flags further ...
WEB4 days ago · The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at five per cent, with policymakers signalling that they would take a “gradual” approach to lowering borrowing costs over the months ahead.