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The economy is always a hot topic in the news. There's the stock market, investments, companies, and of course, the dollar and euro. The economy affects everyone in some way or another, so it's no surprise that people are always interested in reading about it. One of the most popular topics in the economy category is the stock market. Many people invest their money in stocks, hoping to make a profit. The stock market can be very volatile, however, so it's important to stay up-to-date on all the latest news and events that could affect your investments. Another popular topic is currency exchange rates. The value of the dollar and euro are always fluctuating, so if you're planning on traveling overseas or doing any international business, it's crucial to know what the current rates are. Of course, there are also plenty of other topics to read about when it comes to the economy. Companies are always announcing new products or initiatives, governments are enacting policies that will impact businesses and consumers, and economists are constantly analyzing data and making predictions about where the economy is headed. No matter what your specific interest is, you're sure to find plenty of economy news to keep you informed and entertained.
The FTSE 100 was on the up on Thursday amid rising hopes of an interest rate cut by the Bank of England. Diploma was the top riser after boosting full-year guidance. There was high drama going into yesterday’s close after a White House official said Trump was on the verge of sacking Fed Chair Powell, […]
There’s a quiet revolution happening beneath our feet. It’s about real-world, physical change – transforming the way we power cities, and creating tangible environmental impact. Pavegen have pioneered a technology that generates energy and data from footsteps. Each step can produce up to 5 watts of power and its already proven in the hottest and […]
Artemis Resources (LON: ARV) has received commitments to raise A$4.75m at A$0.004/share. This will fund gold exploration at Carlow, Titan and Cassowary. The share price rebounded 10.8% to 0.21p. Sunrise Resources (LON: SRES) has signed an option agreement with a US company over the sale of the non-core Hazen project in Nevada. The option fee […]
The FTSE 100 was set to end the week on a high after trading above 9,000 in very early trade on Friday, following another strong session for US equities overnight. London’s leading index faded the early rally to trade at 8,982 at the time of writing. The current all-time closing high stands at 9,000. The […]
Guardian Metal Resources has received a significant boost for its Nevada tungsten operations, securing a $6.2 million award from the U.S. Department of Defense alongside a successful $21 million equity fundraising round. The award and fundraising are a major vote of confidence in Guardian’s ambitions in the US and pay testament to the firm’s execution […]
Develop North (LON: DVNO) is changing its investment strategy and intends to publish more details ahead of a general meeting in September. The aim is to build up a portfolio of assets with a net asset value of £100m. Fully listed Develop North currently provides property-backed loans in north east England. The investment adviser is […]
Majestic Corporation has announced plans to accelerate its UK expansion with the launch of a new critical minerals recycling facility in Wrexham, Wales. Majestic Corporation is a specialist recycler of e-waste, battery materials, IT infrastructure, and solar renewables with a global supply and refining network. Hot on the heels of record-breaking 2024 full-year results, Majestic […]
Euro STOXX 600 jumped 1%, Japan’s Nikkei climbed 3.7% European shares climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by hopes of a trade agreement between the European Union and United States after Japan struck a deal that lowers tariffs on its autos, sending Japanese stocks to a one-year high. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said a trade deal […]
The world’s largest cryptocurrency has traded sideways for most of July after hitting a record high above $123,000 earlier this month Bitcoin stayed rangebound near $119,000 on Tuesday as investors awaited clarity on U.S. trade negotiations and remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has traded sideways for […]
European stocks closed mostly lower on Friday after U.S. President Trump said there was only a “50-50 chance” of making a trade deal with the EU ahead of his self-imposed deadline of August 1 European stocks look set to open on a buoyant note Monday after the United States announced the “biggest-ever” trade deal with […]
Inheritance tax receipts reached £2.2 billion in the first quarter of the current tax year, according to figures published by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) today. The total represents a £100 million increase on the same period last year and shows no sign of slowing down. Whilst inheritance tax currently affects only a small proportion […]
The UK Investor Magazine has selected a diverse range of investment trusts for readers to consider this month. Our selections provide targeted exposure to the fast-growing Asian economy of Vietnam and a blend of high-growth and high-income UK equities. Vietnam Holding Investors may look at Vietnam Holding and think they’ve missed a buying opportunity. In […]
The US Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, fell 0.1% in Asia hours Most Asian currencies traded flat on Monday as traders braced for an action-packed week featuring interest rate decisions from the Bank of Japan and the U.S. Federal Reserve, renewed U.S.–China trade talks, and an impending tariff […]
Oil and gas producer Empyrean Energy (LON: EME) says the operator of the Mako field has signed a gas sales agreement with PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia. This covers the current production from the Duyung production sharing contract until January 2027. Empyrean Energy has an 8.5% interest in the Mako field. The share price soared […]
Oil and gas producer Empyrean Energy (LON: EME) says the operator of the Mako field has signed a gas sales agreement with PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia. This covers the current production from the Duyung production sharing contract until January 2027. Empyrean Energy has an 8.5% interest in the Mako field. The share price soared […]
The Nikkei 225 rose 1.9% and was near record-high levels last seen in July 2024, while the TOPIX surged 1.9% to a record high of 2,982.14 points Most Asian stocks rose on Thursday, with Japanese markets near record highs on sustained optimism over a U.S. trade deal, while technology shares were buoyed by strong earnings […]
The U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.43%, Germany’s DAX closed up 0.74% and France’s CAC40 ended 0.83% up European stocks rebounded from recent losses and closed higher on Thursday as optimism over EU-US trade deal, and some encouraging earnings news helped underpin sentiment. The EU bloc is readying a package of tariffs to be levied on […]
Shares in prize draw operator Good Life Plus (LON: GDLF) rebounded 11.8% to 0.475p despite plans to ask shareholders for approval to leave Aquis because it says there is limited liquidity, and it is getting funding outside of the market. Probiotics developer ProBiotix Health (LON: PBX) increased interim revenues by one-third to £1.34m and the […]
Next Tuesday morning, 29th July, will see the Morgan Sindall Group (LON:MGNS) report its Interim Results to end-June this year. We have already been given strong guidance by the Partnerships, Fit Out and Construction Services group, that its Management is anticipating that its full-year results for 2025 will be significantly ahead of its previous expectations. […]
Lloyds shares were broadly flat on Thursday after the group reported profits that beat expectations but kept guidance unchanged. Lloyds shares are up 40% year-to-date, and investors would have required an overwhelmingly strong set of half-year results to have the confidence to push shares higher. The first half’s financial performance was steady, as opposed to […]
The FTSE 100 was broadly flat on Monday as investors prepared for a week that is likely to be dominated by US trade talks, with Donald Trump’s August 1 deadline fast approaching. London’s leading index was 6 points higher at 8,996 at the time of writing. “The FTSE 100 is flirting with the key 9000 level in […]
In the fiercely competitive athletic footwear industry, where Nike commands nearly half the global market share, Reebok’s survival story reads like a masterclass in strategic innovation. Founded in 1958 by British entrepreneur Joe Foster, the company that began as a maker of track spikes has consistently reinvented itself through breakthrough products that anticipated—and often created—new […]
Centrica shares rose on Tuesday after the company announced an agreement to acquire a 15% stake in the new Sizewell C nuclear power station, which includes committed construction funding of £1.3 billion. The deal will see Centrica join HM Government (44.9%), La Caisse (20%), EDF (12.5%) and Amber Infrastructure Group (7.6%) as co-owners of the […]
CPP Group (LON: CPP) is selling its business in India for £15.7m, of which £11.8m is payable on completion. The rest is dependent on performance. Tax could be £2m. This means that CPP can concentrate on the Blink InsurTech platform, focused on travel disruption and cybsersecurity. The cash will accelerate investment and fund the restructuring […]
The Japanese Yen was slightly weaker against the dollar on Wednesday after the announcement of a 15% trade tariff on Japanese imports to the US. The Yen had rallied against the dollar in the initial market reaction to the trade deal, but was quickly sold into by traders. 15% tariffs are significantly better than the […]
Gold was closing in on another fresh record high on Wednesday after breaking back through the $3,400 mark. The combination of geopolitical risks and central bank buying is driving prices higher with technicals supporting further gains in the near term. “Since bottoming out around $3,245/oz, gold has experienced an impressive rally, supported by several long-term […]
The FTSE 100 reached a record high on Wednesday after the US and Japan struck a trade deal, removing uncertainty surrounding one of the most significant US trade agreements for global growth and signalled a willingness for the US to make concessions to avoid the more damaging tariff rates. London’s leading index touched a fresh […]
JD Wetherspoon has released a customary concise trading update reporting like-for-like sales growth of 5.1% for the 12 weeks to 20 July 2025, maintaining the same growth rate year-to-date. The group is benefitting from strong sales of wine, and Guinness is driving draught sales higher. Food sales have also picked up with Chicken-based meals proving […]
In today’s fast-evolving fintech landscape, few ventures manage to simultaneously tackle deep-rooted sector challenges while capturing the imagination of investors. Panda, the UK startup registered in 2024, is one such company — reshaping how students and young professionals manage social spending, all while empowering independent hospitality venues to thrive amid a transforming high street. At […]
The FTSE 100 was gently undulating between positive and negative territory on Tuesday as investors weighed a raft of solid updates from UK companies with a worrying development for the UK’s spending deficit. London’s leading index was 5 points higher at 9,015 at the time of writing after touching a fresh intraday record high early […]
The greenback showed fractional gains late in a subdued U.S. session, with investors girding for a busy news flow next week The dollar traded sideways versus the euro on Thursday after the European Central Bank held rates steady, and was confined to a tight range against the yen as prospects for higher Japanese rates offset […]
Gold prices are holding steady near all-time highs, as a weakening dollar provides support for precious metals even as risk sentiment improves. Strength in risk assets, such as equities, continues, but gold is showing no signs of substantial retracement as a soft dollar keeps gold prices in the region of $3,400. “The precious metals complex […]
Ocado Group has posted robust first-half results driven by its Technology Solutions division, which more than doubled EBITDA to £72.8m whilst expanding margins from 14.4% to 26.3%. Group revenue climbed 13.2% to £674.0m, with Technology Solutions up 14.9% and Ocado Logistics advancing 12.1%. The company’s adjusted EBITDA surged 76% to £91.8m from £52.0m in the […]
The £272-capitalised Norcros (LON:NXR) is a group of market-leading brands that design and supply sustainable bathroom and kitchen products in the UK, Ireland and South Africa, in addition to selected export markets. I am looking forward to a more positive Trading Update being issued ahead of the group’s AGM next Wednesday, 23rd July, which should […]
Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group shares surged on Tuesday after announcing that its sports data subsidiary Halfspace Limited has secured contracts worth approximately £250,000 with an English Premier League football club. The deal will see Halfspace provide data-driven marketing services to boost the club’s ticketing and hospitality revenues. The club will also use Halfspace’s proprietary Compass ID […]
Tomorrow morning, Tuesday 22nd July, will see the Kier Group (LON:KIE) announce its Trading Update for the six months to end-June. I believe that the statement could show the substantial strength of the group’s order book and that it already has more than 80% of its 2026 trading year’s revenues booked. The group’s declared purpose […]
Markets had turned volatile in late morning trading with stocks losing ground, the dollar selling off sharply, and gold prices spiking on fears Trump was seeking to remove the central bank chief Equity indexes advanced slightly on Wednesday while the dollar fell with U.S. bond yields, as markets calmed after U.S. President Donald Trump said […]
Burberry shares were higher on Friday morning after the luxury brand demonstrated signs of a turnaround in its first quarter. Burberry’s first-quarter trading update revealed retail sales declining 2% at constant exchange rates to £433m. The luxury fashion house saw comparable store sales fall 1%, whilst currency headwinds added further pressure, resulting in a 6% […]
Metals One (LON: MET1) is acquiring an initial 10% stake in NovaCore Exploration Inc and it has warrants that can increase the stake to 30%. This adds a third uranium project to the company’s portfolio. NovaCore has 15,000 acres in the Red Basin uranium district in New Mexico. This has potential for 40 million pounds […]
Reckitt Benckiser Group has agreed to sell its Essential Home business to private equity firm Advent International for an enterprise value of up to $4.8 billion whilst retaining a 30% equity stake in the divested unit. Reckitt has struggled with direction in recent years, and the sale is part of its strategy to become a […]