Shares Chip stocks fall as Trump’s comments ruffle investors Simon Rowe Jul 18, 2024 Semiconductor stock prices fell on Wednesday, after Donald Trump, the former US President said that Taiwan should…
Banking The pound rises after the hopes of a rate cut recede Simon Rowe Jul 18, 2024 The pound reached a new high against the US dollar, as traders re-wrote their bets about a rate cut by the Bank of…
Mining High court: Cumbria coalmine project will be net zero Simon Rowe Jul 17, 2024 The company that is behind the first new mine in the UK in 30 years argued before the High Court on Tuesday that…
Global economy UK interest rates are likely to remain high until service sector inflation drops. Simon Rowe Jul 17, 2024 International Monetary Fund warned that the UK could face higher interest rates for longer if there are no further…
Retail Adidas increases its full-year guidance after implementing turnaround plan Simon Rowe Jul 17, 2024 Adidas has raised its full-year forecast for the second time this year, in just three months. This is the latest…
US Bets on Fed rate reductions and Trump victory drive gold price to record high Simon Rowe Jul 17, 2024 The gold price reached a new record on Tuesday, as the prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts and a Donald Trump…
Industrial UK Ministers to reject £200mn loan for Titanic maker Harland & Wolff Simon Rowe Jul 17, 2024 Harland & Wolff is asking the Labour government to reject a £200mn request for a loan guarantee. This will…
Infrastructure UK transport minister demands ‘immediate action’ on rail reliability Simon Rowe Jul 17, 2024 The UK Transport Secretary has called for train companies to "take immediate action" to improve reliability, while…
Brexit UK and EU to hold first summit for improved post-Brexit relations Simon Rowe Jul 17, 2024 In the next few months, Britain and the EU will hold their first ever bilateral summit as part of Labour Premier…
Business Elon Musk has announced that he is moving SpaceX and X to Texas. Simon Rowe Jul 17, 2024 Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that X and SpaceX would be moving their headquarters to Texas in response to a…
Business Ocado to keep London listed as it improves forecast Simon Rowe Jul 17, 2024 Ocado's boss said that the company is committed to its London listing, even though it was relegated earlier this…
Business Morgan Stanley traders drive surge in profits Simon Rowe Jul 17, 2024 Morgan Stanley's investment bankers and traders have helped to boost the company's quarterly profits, which has…
Economy Rachel Reeves gets a boost as the UK’s growth forecast is upgraded Simon Rowe Jul 17, 2024 The International Monetary Fund upgraded its growth forecasts for the UK's economy in this year. This is a major…
Banking Goldman Sachs boss says that the capital markets are in an early stage of… Simon Rowe Jul 17, 2024 Goldman Sachs' chief executive hailed "the early innings of a recovery in capital markets and M&A" after the…
Investment Goldman Sachs profits double to $3bn on rebound of deals Simon Rowe Jul 16, 2024 Goldman Sachs' profits more than doubled during the second quarter, as it reaped benefits from a faster recovery in…
Investment BlackRock’s Larry Fink highlights the ‘barbell Effect’ as… Simon Rowe Jul 16, 2024 BlackRock CEO Larry Fink stated on Monday that investors are creating a “barbell effect” in the fixed income…
Sports French Football League agrees to last-minute deal on broadcasting Simon Rowe Jul 16, 2024 The French Football League has reached a last minute broadcast agreement for the coming season. This deal will…
US Judge dismisses Donald Trump’s case over classified documents Simon Rowe Jul 16, 2024 A US judge dismissed a criminal charge against Donald Trump for his handling of classified documents. This is a…