The Market Review: 1st April 2024
U.S. Economy Upgraded: Q4 GDP Growth Revised Higher to 3.4% UK Shop Prices Drop as Retailers Slash Prices Amid Spending Slowdown ECB Could Cut Interest Rates Before Fed North Korea fires suspected...
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– Microsoft Secures 400MW Solar Energy Deal – Walmart Boosts Clean Energy Investment Plans – CMA Cracks Down on Fashion Retailers Green Claims – Starbucks Certifies 6,000 “Greener Stores” Market Recap...
View ArticleThe Market Review: 8th April 2024
China’s Sovereign Credit Outlook Cut to Negative by Fitch Americans’ Mixed Outlook on Inflation: NY Fed Report ECB Expected to Hold Rates, Hint at June Cut Lululemon Introduces Sustainable Packable...
View ArticleGold News Update: Why Gold Prices Are Hitting Record Highs
In the realm of financial services, the recent gold news has been nothing short of remarkable, with prices reaching an all-time high, surpassing $2,250 an ounce, representing a significant 38% increase...
View ArticleA Look Back At Markets in March 2024
The month where all sectors rallied Federal Reserve cautious, Bank of England have rate cuts in sight Egypt falls by over 30% as Pound crashes Strong gains for Spain The Balanced portfolio benchmark...
View ArticleESG in 5: 9 April 2024
– North Wales to Get a £200m Carbon Capture Plant – Solarig Soars into Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production – Groundbreaking Carbon Capture Project in US – Phillips 66 Transforms Refinery: Now...
View ArticleThe New Era of Finance: The Significant Role of AI
AI and Finance – A Revolutionary Partnership Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the finance industry, streamlining traditional banking processes and unlocking new insights from vast amounts of...
View ArticleChart of the Week – Sweet Like Chocolate
Welcome to the Chart of the Week. The Chart of the Week highlights the price of cocoa futures. For the first time, the price of cocoa surged past $10,000 a tonne. Cocoa futures traded as high as...
View ArticleChart of the Week – In The Year 2525
Welcome to the Chart of the Week. This week’s chart highlights the amount of money subscribed to adult ISAs during the financial year. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the ISA’s launch. From...
View ArticleThe Market Review: 15th April 2024
UK Economy Shows Signs of Recovery in February Biden Warns Netanyahu: U.S. Won’t Join Counter-Offensive Against Iran U.S. Consumer Prices Rise, Fed Rate Cut Delayed EU Adopts Stricter Rules for...
View ArticleESG in 5: 16 April 2024
SBTi Expands Scope to Tackle Value Chain Emissions SSAB Goes Big on Green: Investing Billions for Emission-Free Steel in Sweden Windrose Technology Drives Forward EdgeConneX Secures $1.9B in...
View ArticleThe Market Review: 22nd April 2024
US Economy Poised for Strong Growth in 2024 Explosions in Iran Amid Israeli Attack Rumors UK Inflation Slows Less than Expected Apple Commits to 100% Renewable Energy in Manufacturing by 2030 Market...
View ArticleThe Market Review: 7th May 2024
Euro Zone Economy Surges in Q1 2024, Inflation Holds Steady Fed Holds Steady Amid Inflation Concerns Natural Gas Surges, Crude Oil Declines Microsoft Strikes Massive Carbon Removal Deal Market Recap....
View ArticleESG in 5: 8 May 2024
EnviroSpark Energy Gets $50M for EV Charging Expansion BCG Partners with World Energy for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Teva Pharmaceutical Sets Ambitious Sustainability Goals Electricity Maps Raises...
View ArticleChart of the Week – Gold
Welcome to the Chart of the Week. This week’s chart highlights the performance of different markets over a series of calendar years. I’m guessing you have probably seen this chart before, and are...
View ArticleThe Market Review: 13th May 2024
UK Economy Sees Strongest Growth Since 2021 Blinken Promises More U.S. Aid to Ukraine Microsoft Signs Major Carbon Removal Deal Major Economic Releases This Week Market Recap. Markets produced...
View ArticleUK Economy Faces Mixed Fortunes
Wage Growth Remains Strong Amidst Rising Unemployment The economic landscape of the United Kingdom presents a dichotomy of resilience and challenge, as recent data from the Office for National...
View ArticleESG in 5: 14 May 2024
– PepsiCo’s First Net-Zero Plant by 2025 – Amazon Launches Largest Electric Truck Fleet – Mars Launches $47M Dairy Carbon Initiative – Meta and Solarpack Ink Solar Energy Deal Market Recap Markets...
View ArticleBeyond the Hype: The Real Risks of Investing in Digital Assets
Unraveling the World of Digital Assets Investing in digital assets offers a unique blend of opportunities and challenges, characterized by the tremendous growth and innovation within the blockchain...
View ArticleA Look Back At Markets in April 2024
The pause before the next leg Bank of England likely to cut rates in “coming quarters” Turkey leads emerging markets Commodities rally, benefiting some European markets The Balanced portfolio...
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