UK sees fastest economic growth since World War Two
The economy increased by 7.5% during 2021 even with a contraction in December due to omicron
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Bitcoin Notches Longest Rally Since September; Shiba Inu Jumps
The break above $43,000 could cause the current up move to target toward the $45,000 level, according to Nathan Batchelor, lead Bitcoin analyst for SIMETRI Research. “People are starting to feel a little more comfortable dipping their toes
Rising inflation set to hit UK recovery this year, economists warn
Economic forecasting group EY Item Club has cut its forecast for UK economic growth this year to 4.9% from 5.6%
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FIVE at FIVE: Up and down tech, crypto to sponsor Manchester United, BoE says no big pay rise and expect another energy price hike...
Here’s Proactive’s round-up of the top financial stories of the day, with helpful links taking you directly to the news
Bank of England governor sparks fury with pay rise comment
People face "a difficult period ahead", he said in an interview
ASX opens flat as Wall Street’s climb ends amid a Meta sell off, while interest rates are hiked and Europe’s oil terminals get hacked
“Westpac and ANZ currently have the lowest rates out of the big four banks, however, with the cost of fixed rate funding continuing to increase, both lenders are likely to be mulling over further rate hikes," Tindall said.
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UK-focused equity funds see record outflows despite 30-year valuation low
"Political chaos in the UK may be colouring perceptions, but since this is not reflected in share prices, it is surprising that fund flows are taking a different course."
Households face £1,300 hit from interest rate, national insurance and energy hikes
The increases in mortgage rates coupled with NI and energy bill rises means disposable incomes are to nosedive from April, which will impact retailer’s sales and explains why they were trading in negative territory on Thursday, said analyst
BoE interest rate hike: What it means for investors and markets
Homeowners are set to face a triple financial whammy, with the interest rate climb raising mortgage payments, national insurance hike reducing real wages, and surging energy bills all set to squeeze budgets higher than ever
Bank of England confirms interest rate hike to 0.5% as budgets squeezed further
Homeowners are set to face a triple financial whammy, with the interest rate climb raising mortgage payments, national insurance hike reducing real wages, and surging energy bills all set to squeeze budgets higher than ever
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FTSE 100 ends lower as BoE hikes rates
The Bank hiked interest rates as expected and also changed its guidance on the inflation rate, which it now expects to hit 7% this year
BoE interest rate hike: What it means for investors and markets
Financial markets are pricing in a 95% chance of UK interest rates rising by 0.25% to 0.5% on Thursday, with this seen as the first hike of four expected this year
Signs UK house prices starting to ease after strongest start to the year since 2005
Nationwide data showed a big jump for house prices while the Bank of England revealed strong mortgage lending numbers
FTSE 100 closes in the green as US stocks wane on economic data
The UK blue chip index in positive territory after the latest raft of economic data, but Wall Street makes mixed start
Shell, BT Group and Vodafone and Bank of England hike in the diary as February begins
Over in the US, investors will be looking out for results from Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Spotify and Ford Motor
BoE interest rate hike: What it means for investors and markets
Financial markets are pricing in a 95% chance of UK interest rates rising by 0.25% to 0.5% on Thursday, with this seen as the first hike of four expected this year
Orange prices to squeeze higher as supply falters
One reason for the dwindling supply of oranges is a citrus disease, known as citrus greening, which is reducing the size of oranges and the number of fruits per tree
UK inflation takes centre stage with Entain and JD Wetherspoon also on the bill
Consumer prices will dominate the headlines but there are also some significant company updates
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FTSE 100 ends lower as UK wage growth lags behind inflation
Investor confidence in UK economic growth dropped as inflation and a squeeze on incomes unsettled markets
'Britcoin' cryptocurrency poses significant risk according to House of Lords
The committee did however recommend The Bank of England continue to investigate 'Britcoin'