UK household confidence in the economy has dipped for the first time in six months, according to the latest findings from the GfK consumer confidence survey. The long-running index, which dates back to the 1970s, remained unchanged at -13, a figure slightly above the long-term average of -18 but belowContinue Reading
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to trade stocks and make money from the comfort of your home? Regular individuals may now invest in stocks and develop money more easily than ever before thanks to online trading. This blog will go over the fundamentals of online trading for beginnersContinue Reading
Figures from the business and technology sectors have paid tribute to Mike Lynch after the tech mogul’s death was confirmed on Thursday. Mr Lynch was confirmed to have died aged 59 after a luxury yacht, Bayesian, sank off the coast of Sicily. He was the creator of software giant Autonomy,Continue Reading
The family of Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy have described them as “incredible people and an inspiration to many” following their deaths in the sinking of a luxury yacht in Sicily. In a statement paying tribute to the couple, they said: “We are grievingContinue Reading
London’s top financial index finished marginally higher on Thursday amid caution ahead of Friday’s Jackson Hole economic symposium. The rise came despite weakness for mining firms after commodity prices swung lower, with the FTSE aided by a strong jump in the value of JD Sports after a positive trading update.Continue Reading
Households in Britain are set to face higher energy bills this winter with the regulator expected to increase the price cap after lowering it twice this year. Experts predict Ofgem will announce on Friday that the average household energy bill will rise by about 9% in October when the latestContinue Reading
Starbucks’ incoming chief executive is under fire over the company’s offer for him to commute around 1,000 miles (1,600km) by private jet. Social media users were quick to criticise the coffee shop chain over the move in light of its sustainability efforts, including banning plastic straws. Brian Niccol’s job offerContinue Reading
Activity across the UK’s private sector grew to a four-month high in August, propped up by a “robust upturn” in new business, according to indicative data. The S&P Global flash UK composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) reported a reading of 53.4 in August, up from 52.8 in July. It cameContinue Reading
Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has toasted Brazil’s decision to grant special protected status to Scotch whisky during a visit to a distillery. Brazil’s legal recognition of Scotch whisky’s special status, which happened during the UK’s pre-election period in June, is expected to gives distillers better access to South America’s largestContinue Reading
The FTSE 100 finished a touch higher despite a shaky afternoon as it was boosted by rises from mining firms. It came despite multinationals being impacted by the strong pound, which struck another year-high versus the dollar. In equities, commodity firms were bolstered by higher metal prices, helping the FTSEContinue Reading
