Despite Trump, the US economy remains surprisingly resilient. But for how long? | Richard Partington
Chaotic and unpredictable, keeping up with Donald Trump’s volatile trade war – never mind his presidency – can be tough.…
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London is leaving the door wide open to private equity raiders | Nils Pratley
This shouldn’t happen in a well-functioning stock market: a grownup industrial company, listed in London since 1988, with revenues of…
Norway’s €19bn software company Visma picks London for IPO
The €19bn Norwegian software company Visma has picked London over Amsterdam for its planned flotation next year, giving a much-needed…
Isa shakeup: How can Rachel Reeves nudge savers into buying stocks and shares?
Rachel Reeves wants Britons to put more of their spare cash into shares to help them get better returns, support…
FTSE 100 hits record high as investors shrug off trade war concerns
The FTSE 100 index of the most valuable companies on the London Stock Exchange has soared to a record high…
Spring statement 2025: what does it mean for your finances?
The chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her spring statement, and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has published its latest…
Oil and gold prices soar and stock markets fall after Israel’s attacks on Iran
The price of oil and gold has soared and stock markets have fallen after Israel’s strikes against targets in Iran.…
Two trade deals and a rate cut in one week … are things looking up for UK plc?
You wait three years for a trade deal and then two come along at once. As of Monday, the UK…
Wise goes to the US. Will its founder’s supercharged voting rights follow? | Nils Pratley
Back in 2021, the arrival on the London stock market of Wise, a rapidly expanding money transfer company, generated a…
Reform of cash Isas is still on the agenda. Quite right, too | Nils Pratley
Hands off our cash Isas! Don’t punish savers for choosing safety! Don’t force everyone into stocks and shares! Think of…