Is Restructuring on the Rise Again in EMEA? July 8, 2022 | City Talk European dealmakers find themselves in a uniquely challenging position. Though other regions are also contending with rising inflation, supply chain problems, and the risk of economic recession, the direct and indirect consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are felt most intensely in Europe. The maelstrom of negative shocks risks souring the successes enjoyed by dealmakers [...]
Advertiser Talon Outdoor bags cash injection from Equistone for dealmaking push July 7, 2022 Out-of-home advertising agency Talon Outdoor revealed it has secured backing from private equity outfit Equistone today as it readies to accelerate its investment into technology and kick off a dealmaking push.
London IPO activity plunges as market volatility puts a stop to listings boom July 7, 2022 The amount of cash raised via initial public offerings in London plunged in the first half of the year as firms pull back from the public markets amid extreme volatility and historic levels of inflation, new data has revealed.
Recruiter Robert Walters notches record quarter amid hypercompetitive labour market July 6, 2022 London-listed recruiter Robert Walters said today it enjoyed a record quarter in the three months to June as firms jostled for talent in a hypercompetitive jobs market.
Oil prices nosedive as recession fears rise across developed economies July 5, 2022 Oil prices have plummeted a whopping $10 across both benchmarks, as recession fears curtailed demand and drove down prices.
FCA brings in six directors and hires ‘almost 500’ to meet expanding remit July 5, 2022 The City watchdog said today it had bolstered its senior leadership team and hired almost 500 people in the past six months as it races to keep up with a rapidly expanding remit.
Gold weighed down by hawkish Federal Reserve and resurgent US dollar July 4, 2022 The hawkish US Federal Reserve's response to soaring inflation and the strengthening of the US dollar continue to weigh down gold prices.
Head of London Stock Exchange’s data transformation quits after just a year in charge July 1, 2022 The London Stock Exchange’s head of data and analytics transformation has stepped down after just a year in charge. Andrea Remyn Stone quit her post as head of data and analytics citing personal reasons with the LSE’s CEO filling the role until it is permanently filled. The move comes after the London Stock Exchange bought [...]
OPEC+ to avoid pledges to further boost oil output despite Western pressure June 30, 2022 Western hopes for more oil are dwindling, as the world's most influential cartel refuses to commit to September supply increases.
Are we heading for a global recession? June 29, 2022 | City Talk Keith Wade, Chief Economist, discusses what central bankers’ next move might be, what markets are pricing in and what the probability of a recession is. People are worrying about a global recession and with good reason. But what if the factors driving rising prices are beyond the limits of policymakers’ control? The squeeze on living [...]
