Talk of a bounce back from the economic devastation wreaked by Covid-19 may feel a little premature in the UK. We are still in the midst of it all. But some countries are enjoying the first signs of recovery. So-called emerging market economies have started to see strong growth and many investment experts believe they … Read more
The government today revealed it expects to have vaccinated all over-50s before May 6 as Boris Johnson plots a route to freedom. The Cabinet Office disclosed the schedule as it confirmed that elections in England will take place on that date – citing the fact that the top nine groups will have received jabs as … Read more
Why do a fifth of savers quit investing? Wild markets, financial losses and jargon blamed by those who give up Some 55% of savers are not confident about understanding jargon Market volatility and underperforming investments deter savers A third of people have tried investing and stuck with it Making mistakes is inevitable, but you can … Read more
MARKET REPORT: Travel stocks suffer another torrid day as fresh worries about coronavirus sends stock markets around world into tailspin By Hugo Duncan for the Daily Mail Published: 21:59 GMT, 22 January 2021 | Updated: 21:59 GMT, 22 January 2021 Travel stocks suffered another torrid day as fresh worries about coronavirus sent stock markets around … Read more
Jennifer Lopez’s JLo Beauty brand teases plans to expand into global markets by this summer By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 01:25 GMT, 19 January 2021 | Updated: 01:25 GMT, 19 January 2021 Jennifer Lopez rang in the new year by launching her new beauty brand JLo Beauty on New Year’s Day, and they already … Read more
An astonishing £215bn sits in bank accounts earning zero interest after a bumper year of saving… and the markets estimate a 30% chance of a rate CUT in 2021 Markets pricing in 70% chance of no change in base rate / 30% chance of a cut Talks of negative rates partly placated by vaccine news … Read more
Stock markets and pound set for fortnight of turmoil as Brexit deadlock and fresh wave of coronavirus threaten economy The FTSE 100 is down by 13 per cent this year and on course to finish in the red Even before the Tier 4 measures were announced, the Bank of England had warned that existing restrictions … Read more
Britain’s fastest-moving property markets revealed, with Falkirk, Bridgend and Waltham Forest coming top and family homes going quickest Bridgend in Wales and Waltham Forest in London were placed joint second on the list compiled by Zoopla The report said three-bed, semi-detached properties fly off the shelves the quickest At the other end of the scale, properties … Read more
The FTSE 100 started the week with a bang after another Covid vaccine announcement gave shares a shot in the arm. Stock markets across the world rallied after US company Moderna said its potential coronavirus vaccine was nearly 95pc effective. On the London Stock Exchange many of the companies hit hardest by Covid restrictions including … Read more
Ministers to examine plans to beef up Britain’s markets watchdog after furious intervention by its former chairman Lord Andrew Tyrie By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:50 GMT, 14 November 2020 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 14 November 2020 Ministers will examine plans to beef up Britain’s markets watchdog after a furious intervention by … Read more