FTSE 100, DAX 40 and S&P 500 look to be short-term under pressure
Outlook on FTSE 100, DAX 40 and S&P 500 amid ‘US rates higher for longer’ spiel.
Market Latest – Nvidia (NVDA) Surge Helps the Nasdaq 100 Post a Fresh Record High
AI mega-stock Nvidia leapt by 7% in US trade, helping push the Nasdaq 100 to a fresh record closing high. The US dollar remains subdued ahead of Friday’s US inflation release.
Oaknorth: London looking ‘less attractive’ than peers as listing destination
The boss of Oaknorth has said London’s public markets are looking “less attractive” than their international peers in a signal of the bank's thinking as it plans for a potential IPO.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open lower amid US rate cut and domestic political uncertainty
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
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised China's economic growth forecast upwards to 5%.
AIM has not issued any fines since 2021. Why is that?
The London Stock Exchange’s AIM market has not issued any public fines since November 2021, according to the latest available figures, raising questions about its supervision of the junior exchange.
BHP abandons £39bn pursuit of Anglo American
BHP has abandoned its pursuit of Anglo American today after the London-listed firm refused to offload its South African iron ore business prior to a deal and declined to extend takeover talks.
Legal regulator sets out ‘excessive’ fee hikes to boost drained industry fund
The legal regulator wants to increase law firm fees by 236 per cent in order to rebuild the sector's compensation fund after it was significantly impacted over the last year
The City’s betting the Royal Mail bid gets lost in the post. But will it?
While it is true the Royal Mail deal may face some regulatory resistance, the alternative situation may be worse for the next government.
Blackstone: Investment manager enters £850m race for Village Hotels
Private investment giant Blackstone has reportedly entered the £850m auction to buy mid-market hotel chain Village Hotels.