China's April Factory Activity Likely Expanded at Slower Speed: Reuters Poll

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's manufacturing activity in April likely expanded at a slower pace, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, indicating the country's sprawling factory sector may have lost some ... Read More

World faces permanently higher interest rates, warns Bank of England official

Consumers face the prospect of permanently higher interest rates amid geopolitical tensions and “slower globalisation”, a Bank of England official has warned. Read More

Putin seeks emergency petrol as Russia runs on fumes

Russia has reportedly asked Kazakhstan to supply it with petrol as Ukrainian attacks on its refineries force it to import gasoline. Kazakhstan has been asked to set up a reserve of 100,000 tonnes of ... Read More

FTSE 100 Live 17 April: Shares higher after yesterday's big fall, Royal Mail owner soars after bid

The FTSE 100 has steadied after the worst day in nine months yesterday. The resilient performance came as it emerged that UK inflation dipped to 3.2%, the lowest since September 2021 but a little ... Read More

FTSE 100 surges to record high as Middle East tensions ease

Profit growth momentum of the so-called “Big Six” technology stocks could collapse amid a sector-wide slowdown ... amid growing speculation that the Bank of England could cut interest rates before the ... Read More

News updates from April 17: UK inflation falls less than expected; Boeing engineer says safety concerns are ignored

UK inflation slowed less than expected in March, fuelling the debate over how soon the Bank of England will start cutting interest rates. Consumer prices rose at an annual rate of ... Read More

FTSE 100 Live 17 April: Shares close higher after yesterday's big fall, inflation dips to 3.2%

The FTSE 100 has rallied a little after the worst day in nine months yesterday. The resilient performance came as it emerged that UK inflation dipped to 3.2%, the lowest since September 2021 but a ... Read More

Fears grow over rate cut delays after US jobs shock

House prices fell for the first time in six months in March amid rising mortgage rates, according to a lender. Property values declined by 1pc last month when compared to February, the Halifax house ... Read More

Q1 2024 Ladder Capital Corp Earnings Call

Matthew Howlett; Analyst; B Riley Wealth Management Inc ... Read More

FTSE 100 Live 17 April: Shares rally after yesterday's big fall, Royal Mail owner soars after bid

The FTSE 100 has steadied after the worst day in nine months yesterday. The resilient performance came as it emerged that UK inflation dipped to 3.2%, the lowest since September 2021 but a little ... Read More