Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets are shrugging off Trump’s latest tariff storm, with the FTSE 100 rising at the open, extending gains from yesterday to reach another all-time…
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Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Shein’s planned London listing was already mired in controversy and now it’s hit by fresh tariff turmoil, becoming ensnared in clampdowns…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The widely-expected UK rate cut hasn’t been enough to help propel the FTSE 100 beyond yesterday’s record close, as investors take on…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets are kicking off the day with a spring in their step, as the US tariff chatter finally quietens down, letting investors zero…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Investors are rattled at the prospects of a full-blown trade war breaking out after the US slapped punishing tariffs on Canada,…
Veson Nautical says Greece accounted for over a quarter of all orders in record year for sector A record number of new tankers were ordered in 2024 with 435 orders…
Market report: FTSE 100 sprints higher and Apple provides crunch of reassurance on AI
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has set off on another sprint higher having already reached fresh records, as investors see renewed appeal in…
Demographic change poses pressing challenges to societies and nations across the world, including Greece. This more than interesting event took place at the Hellenic Residence in the heart of Mayfair;…
The Bank of England reported on effective interest rates for December: Effective interest rates – December 2024 | Bank of England It also issued its Money and Credit report for December: Money…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The footsie has cruised to a fresh all-time high, breaking past the psychologically important 8,600 mark, as investors seek shelter in its…
Market report: FTSE 100 makes progress, investors stay jittery over AI and post change for Royal Mail
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘London’s blue-chip index has found its feet, making a little progress in early trade, unnerved by a slide on Wall Street.…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Tesla shares initially dropped after a disappointing fourth-quarter but have already bounced back, now trading higher after-hours as investors choose to look forward…
Lloyds to close 136 branches risking leaving some communities without cash access
FCA guidance on access to cash: https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/new-fca-rules-protect-access-cash-already-having-impact Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Lloyds is swimming with a fast-moving tide by closing yet more banks across its network.…
Since publishing our Top 10 Shipowning Nations in 2024, we’ve updated the latest rankings across the globe, showcasing total asset values of fleets—both live and on order—by beneficial owner country.…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Calm has descended on financial markets after the AI upheaval, which triggered a wave of selling, with investors seeing sharp falls…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’There’s been an easing of tech troubles stateside with a tentative recovery for beleaguered chip stocks. It was a shaky start…
Market report: FTSE holds steady as deep fear of DeepSeek sparks chip stock selloff
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 looks set to up a small gain this morning after holding its head above water yesterday amidst a sea…
Container shipping supply chains in a high-paced substitution of risk to handle – stakes are high
What a start to the year we have seen – not only carriers offering ‘special deals’ to selected customers to attract new business and container shipping alliances reshuffle, but on…
Market report: Trump trade spat simmers down but US tech spooked by Chinese rivals
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has started the week lacking in Monday motivation. Investors are navigating global trade while a slightly stronger pound…
Marine Money is the event which opens the New Year highlighting the key issues for the sector, and its 16th annual London Ship Finance Forum was no exception. At a full…
Maray Georgoussi interviews John Faraclas on current Shipping and Geopolitical matters
by Anny Zade Dr. Maray Georgoussi, Art Historian (formerly a lecturer at the Ionian University, Greece), interviewed Shipping and Geopolitical analyst John Faraclas, co-founder of the international site allaboutshipping.co.uk . Among other…
Market report: Shares head to new heights as markets warm to Trump’s doveish tones
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE is testing record highs once again this morning after Donald Trump’s address to the World Economic Forum sent a pulse…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 dipped a fraction at the open but is still flirting with all-time highs, bolstered by upbeat corporate updates in recent weeks. Investors…