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Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has pulled back this morning after notching up a small gain yesterday. The main corporate news of the day is a…
Market Report: European markets shake off yesterday’s losses, Aviva and Direct Line in takeover talks
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “European markets have opened higher this morning as investors aim to shake off yesterday’s losses and digest key economic updates, including inflation data…
Cruise Lines International Association names energy and transport leader as director general in Europe
CLIA announces appointment of Director General for Europe (Euro) Samuel Maubanc brings deep experience in climate policy and government relations leadership to the top job for CLIA in Brussels 5…
Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2024 Thursday 24 October, Report launch Now in its eighth year, the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index evaluates the financial development of African countries based…
Passengers could reap the rewards of greener travel by sea thanks to the development of new shipping routes only accessible to zero emission vessels. Maritime Minister Mike Kane today (Thursday…
The macroeconomic impact of CBDC: why model predictions may be wrong By Ulrich Bindseil and Richard Senner A debate about retail digital money issued by central banks began in 2016.…
Emma Wall, head of investment analysis and research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Investor confidence fell at the beginning of July, as political uncertainty swirled the developed world. Snap elections and subsequent campaigns…
Keir Starmer: Put country first, then reform electoral system By Clive Horwood While Labour basks in the glow of a thumping 170-seat majority, smarter heads in the party – and…
EU-Bonds: powering Europe’s transformation Wednesday 1 May, Summit The EU-Bonds €150bn annual issuance programme has created a new opportunity for global investors. This event, organised by OMFIF and with the…
Stena Line has entered an agreement to acquire 49 percent of the shares in Morocco based ferry company Africa Morocco Link (AML). AML is headquartered in Tangier operating a ferry…
Europe needs comprehensive industrial policy to withstand populist forces By Geoffrey Yu Despite all the economic and geopolitical uncertainties facing the world, it is often bread-and-butter issues such as jobs…
It’s time for Europe to toughen up and support seizing Russian assets By Mark Sobel The US and Europe disagree over whether $300bn of blocked Russian central bank assets should…
Market Report – FTSE could ride wave of US and European optimism as record highs are breached
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The big question of the day is whether the UK market will follow in the footsteps of the US, which has seen an…
Emma Wall, Head of Investment Analysis and Research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “HL client Investor Confidence survey for February shows the index has stayed the same overall but shows variation in geographical…
How Ukraine reconstruction could help Europe By David Marsh and Lewis McLellan ‘Ask not what you can do for Ukraine – ask what Ukraine can do for you.’ President John…
Emma Wall, head of investment analysis and research. Hargreaves Lansdown: “It is hardly surprising to see investors favour the US over domestic shares. The S&P 500 has rallied more than…
Passenger ports in Europe stress that more time is needed to set up the Entry Exit System (EES) without endangering smooth maritime passenger traffic
14 June 2023 The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) finds that many of the necessary conditions for the entry into operation of the Entry/Exit System (EES) [1], are not yet…
Europe’s ban on Russian coal is seeing cargo travel much longer distances, nearly doubling shipping demand and boosting vessel sizes London and Singapore, 21 March 2023. Capesize freight rates are set for…
“Coexistence is essential” as DNV report shows demand for ocean space will grow 5-fold by 2050
Offshore wind will account for 80% of stationary infrastructure at sea by 2050, up from 15% today. Europe will experience significant pressure on ocean space with demand particularly strong in…
Enhances connectivity to South-East Asia, Europe, India, and the Middle East Doubles frequency to the ports of Lae, Motukea, Nouméa, Suva, and Honiara Singapore – Swire Shipping, a leading operator of liner…
Xeneta: Cold reception for reefers in China sees volumes, and rates, slip on main Europe to Far East trade
This is our WEEKLY FREIGHT RATE UPDATE: Cold reception for reefers in China sees volumes, and rates, slip on main Europe to Far East trade Link to Xeneta’s website for the…
Time to review the workings of Bank of England independence By Peter Sedgwick Following the non-inflationary calm of its first decade of independence, the Bank of England has coped with…
Outlook 2023: It’s not every day that Europe gets lucky By Agnès Belaisch Inflation and the tightening of financing conditions have led everyone to expect some degree of recession this…
Schools in Europe and the US – Private vs State, Comparing the Two Systems. Festive Picks in London and Beyond.
Welcome to your final update of 2022! In this December issue, we’ll be looking at education systems in different countries and comparing the role of private vs public (or state)…