US election timings: Your guide to watching the results November 5, 2024 After months of a closely fought battle, one of the most unpredictable US election campaigns in generations is drawing to a close. Polls have opened stateside and Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are still neck and neck, as voters begin to cast the ballots for the Republican or Democrat parties. For UK watchers, following the [...]
As America votes, can US democracy survive without a WaPo endorsement? November 5, 2024 The US election has given rise to a huge number of divisive, potent and important debates. For many people, regardless of whether they even have a vote in this race, the contest has raised questions about the viability of American democracy itself. Those questions are likely to linger long after the close of polls and, [...]
City holds off on big bets ahead of knife-edge US election November 4, 2024 Canada traders are refraining from big bets on US government debt and the dollar as the US election enters its final days on a knife edge, analysts have told City PM. With the last election taking four days to call, and polls suggesting Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are neck and neck heading [...]
IMF predicts global debt to surpass $100 trillion this year October 15, 2024 In its latest fiscal monitor, the international fiscal watchdog said that public debt had spiralled post-pandemic, as governments increasingly embraced spending to stimulate economic growth.
Audioboom shares soar on record profit with US election to boost podcast demand October 15, 2024 Audioboom shares soared nearly 19 per cent on Tuesday as the podcast streamer posted record revenue and profit, and said it is set to “significantly outperform” expectations, especially with demand from the US election. The London-listed company booked record third quarter revenue of $18.8m (£14.4m), up from $14m (£10.7m) in the same period last year. It [...]
UK retail investors shun risk in run up to US election October 2, 2024 Optimism and risk appetite have fallen over the last quarter among UK retail investors as August’s market wobble and fears over the US election build, City PM can reveal. Optimism fell 3.5 per cent and risk appetite dropped three per cent in the UK over the last three months, a survey of over 2,500 retail [...]
US election 2024: All you need to know about the Democrat Party convention August 19, 2024 In just three months time, US voters will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2024 presidential election. Former president Donald Trump is standing for the third time for the Republican party, while current Democrat vice-president Kamala Harris is making her first White House run after the incumbent Joe Biden opted [...]
US Election: Dems calling for Biden to step down after performance in debate with Trump June 28, 2024 The Democrats are calling for Biden to step down in the upcoming US Presidential Election after his performance in debate with Trump.
Mandarin Oriental: Five-star London hotel issues warning ahead of Trump v Biden rematch June 12, 2024 The luxury Mandarin Oriental hotel in London's Hyde Park has warned that the upcoming US election between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump is impacting the number of international guests heading to the capital.
