Former FCA chair: Labour can rebuild ties with regulator after ‘depressing’ Tory turmoil May 30, 2024 The Labour party can rebuild ties with the City regulators if elected to government after a fractious breakdown in relations marked by “political point-scoring”, the former chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has claimed.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower as rate cut anxiety weigh May 30, 2024 Rate cut anxiety triggers Asian stock slump, mirroring Wall Street. Salesforce drops 15%. Focus shifts to US Q1 GDP and Auto Trader.
St James’s Place set to plummet out of FTSE 100 May 29, 2024 St James's Place is set to fall out of the FTSE 100 after ten years in London's main index.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower amid US rate cut and domestic political uncertainty May 29, 2024 Asian markets fell on inflation fears, IMF raised China's growth forecast. Investors await Fed speeches, Beige Book, Friday's PCE index.
IMF raises China growth forecast to five per cent, in line with government targets May 29, 2024 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised China's economic growth forecast upwards to 5%.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher following Asian peers’ lead May 28, 2024 Asian markets paused post-rally; oil prices rose, UK retail prices fell. Investors await US GDP and core PCE data.
General Election 2024: Do markets perform better under the Conservatives or Labour? May 26, 2024 Both the FTSE 100 and the FTSE 250 were essentially flat the day after the announcement.
Cazoo, Getir and Peloton: The Covid high-flyers that came crashing down to earth May 25, 2024 In early 2021, Cazoo, Getir and Peloton were on their way to the moon. All three are now collapsing - where did it all go wrong?
Gold price: what’s behind the safe haven’s latest rally? May 25, 2024 The price of gold - one of the ultimate safe haven assets - has risen nearly 30 per cent since August last year. What's behind the rally?
British ISA plans thrown into doubt by Sunak’s election call May 24, 2024 A number of the government’s flagship City reform efforts including the roll-out of the British ISA and so-called Pisces private market have been thrown into doubt by Rishi Sunak’s gamble to hold an early election in July.
