Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE is holding its head above water this morning after a weak session on Friday. This also follows a mixed start to the…
Emma Wall, head of platform investments, Hargreaves Lansdown: “It’s a big week for rates. Both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England’s monetary policy committees meet this week, with…
· FTSE 100 set for flat start to trading. · Central bank meetings in focus with the Bank of England set to keep rates on hold · Food inflation warnings cement expectations that rates…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “US rate setters left interest rates unchanged when they met last night. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declined to give any indications…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “After a roaring victory on the football field for the Lionesses to retain the title in Euro 2025, UK investors are continuing…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Risk assets are back on the menu after President Trump announced a ceasefire has been brokered between Israel and Iran. The details may…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Sentiment remains subdued as investors brace for the Iran-Israel conflict to intensify. Oil prices remain sharply higher on the week, as…
US Deputy National Security Adviser Daleep Singh on outcomes from G20 Friday 22 November, Live broadcast Daleep Singh, US Deputy National Security Adviser for International Economics joins Mark Sobel, OMFIF…
Fed shifts focus from inflation to employment By Yara Aziz and Taylor Pearce China’s economy has continued to struggle in 2024, laying to rest any remaining hopes of a strong…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has opened higher, riding on the coattails of the fresh enthusiasm which swept over Wall Street, with any…
ECB cuts interest rates, but is now set to hit the pause button Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The European Central Bank has, as widely predicted,…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has held broadly steady, as equity markets enter a holding-pattern scenario ahead of tomorrow’s US inflation data. With relatively limited…
European Union acts on artificial intelligence safety By Julian Jacobs and AJ Mannan The European Union has passed a landmark piece of legislation that attempts to regulate artificial intelligence. On…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Wall Street raced forward last night, with both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ indices rising strongly after Fed Chairman Jay Powell, in…
Market report: Nationwide to swallow Virgin Money and turn up for global trade Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ”Nationwide intends to swallow challenger bank Virgin Money,…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The hunt for clues about when central bankers will vote to cut interest rates is intensifying, with the minutes of the…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown ‘’The FTSE 100 has climbed at the start of the week with consumer discretionary and real estate companies boosted by hopes…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “There are a few vital signs officials can monitor when trying to diagnose the health of the economy, and the labour market…