The UK economy unexpectedly shrank for the second consecutive month in May, further intensifying pressure on the Bank of England to implement more aggressive interest rate cuts. This …
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Five years after the “race for space” sparked by COVID-19 lockdowns, the UK country house market is experiencing a significant correction, with falling prices now stimulating a 7% …
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The FTSE 100 is flirting with the 9,000-point milestone after closing at a new record of 8,975. Market sentiment remains strong, with investors betting that Trump’s aggressive trade …
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The announcement of 50% tariffs on copper imports by President Trump has created unprecedented market conditions, with U.S. copper futures hitting record highs while international prices declined. The …
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President Trump escalated trade tensions Monday by threatening additional 10% tariffs on BRICS nations that criticized his unilateral trade measures. The threat came after the bloc’s leaders issued …
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The European Union’s massive €1.6tn transatlantic trade volume hangs in the balance as President Trump’s July 9th deadline for potential tariffs approaches, with only two days of talks …
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The specter of a full-blown trade war looms larger as Donald Trump escalates tensions, threatening a 17% tariff on European food and farm produce exports. This aggressive move, …
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To prevent a looming tariff tsunami, the EU is reportedly close to a “framework” trade deal with the US, a crucial step to avert President Donald Trump’s threatened …
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Spanish banking giant Santander is set to significantly enhance its position in the UK market, with its proposed £2.65 billion acquisition of TSB poised to make it the …
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The US dollar has registered its worst first half in over 50 years, tumbling 10.8% against major currencies. This historic slump is a direct consequence of Donald Trump’s …