Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “European equity markets are expected to open steady as investors brace for earnings from some major European names. The FTSE 100 is following suit, with…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’With Donald Trump looking increasingly set for a triumphant return to the White House, the dollar has gained ground against a…
UK budget: Reeves must be more ambitious on long-term issues By Nikhil Sanghani Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ first budget raises questions about whether fresh tax rises will be…
European policy-makers are asleep at the wheel By Taylor PearceThe European economy stands at a crossroads. Structural issues like ageing demographics and slow innovation are reducing Europe’s economic weight globally.…
France credit rating downgrade will have wider repercussions By Burhan KhadbaiFrench government bonds (OATs) have been under pressure for much of 2024 amid fears that a higher-than-expected fiscal deficit would…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’It’s been a lacklustre start to the week for the FTSE 100, which has been flat in early trade. War in…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The US jobs market appears to have been infused with confidence in September, with new hirings shooting past expectations and the…
Market report: Dollar falls after US debate as Swift weighs in Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘“UK growth continued to flatline in July after a lacklustre…
Why gender equality is macro-critical By Arunima Sharan Gender disparities have detrimental effects on both micro- and macroeconomic indicators. In a world grappling with multiple crises, the imperative of achieving equality has…
Salvation for Sunak as he leads Conservatives to slaughter By Meghnad Desai The British election on 4 July is important not because of any great uncertainty about the outcome –…
Does foreign exchange market intervention work? By Mark Sobel Japan’s foreign exchange market intervention earlier this month rekindled longstanding debates over whether intervention ‘works’. But whether it works is an…
Is offline functionality worth the effort? By Katerina Liu As many central banks undertake initiatives to implement digital currencies and new payments systems, many are looking to include offline functionality…
Will the dollar ever weaken? By Christopher Smart It goes up when things are good and it goes up when things are bad, so it’s a fair question to ask…
Basel Committee at 50: From crisis to confidence By Udaibir Das and Wayne Byres The Basel Committee implementation programme has been integral to international financial architecture. Having celebrated its 50th…
Deeper integration needed for Europe to compete in fragmented world By Taylor Pearce Geopolitics is shaping the global economic agenda, and to compete in an increasingly fragmented world, Europe needs…
Engaging consumers in green investments finds ‘fast followers’ not ‘first movers’ By Emma McGarthy As financial markets and the wider economy take strides to transition, the development of objectives to…
Euro area credit ratings under pressure from fiscal challenges By Alvise Lennkh-Yunus Careful economic adjustments by reform-minded governments will be crucial to ensure a steady decline in public debt in Europe. But…
Addressing barriers to climate investments in EMDEs By Ekaterina Gratcheva To mitigate and adapt to the severe and systemic consequences of climate change, emerging market and developing economies require substantial investments.…
The West needs to reinvest in the global order By Mark Sobel The world order seems to be fraying before our eyes. Russia’s war against Ukraine, US-China tensions, America’s shameful…
Scotland must be serious about ‘kilts’ for it to make sense By Burhan Khadbai Scotland’s intention to issue its own government bonds has left more questions than answers. The crucial…
HIGHLIGHTS October 13 2023                                                                                                                                                                                 Global Markets The US headline CPI rose more than expected in September with strong gains in core services CPI, feeding on expectations that the Fed may…
HIGHLIGHTS October 3 2023 Global Markets UST yields rose further yesterday, as the avoidance of a US government shutdown, strong US economic data releases and hawkish comments by Fed…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The twin worries about the ongoing fragility in China’s economy and high interest rates lingering for longer in the United States…
Market report: High oil prices push up inflation fears, gas workers strike and Wilko job cuts Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The downbeat mood on the…