UK wage growth stalls at 3% as employers brace for payroll tax rise
British employers have not made any changes in pay increases in response to rising costs and an impending hike in…
Santander branch closures: 95 UK branches to be shut in digital banking shift
Santander has announced plans to close nearly a fifth of its UK branches as part of a broader network overhaul,…
Turkey’s markets plunge on the arrest of Erdogan’s rival Ekrem Imamoglu, Lira hits record low
Turkey’s financial markets were thrown into turmoil on Wednesday following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading opponent…
The big tech sell-off: are the ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks overvalued or oversold?
The sell-off in big tech stocks has deepened. The “Magnificent 7” stocks, which drove much of the US market rally…
Are US LNG exports to Japan a mutually beneficial trade?
The leader of Japan’s gas industry association stated on Wednesday that while increased imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from…
Trump to meet oil executives as crude prices slide, raising economic concerns
Top oil executives will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday to discuss strategies for…
Topshop teases a high-street comeback: can it thrive in today’s retail market?
Topshop, once the crown jewel of British high-street fashion, may be on the verge of a return to physical retail…
Colombia’s economy grows 2.6% in January, but momentum slows from December
In January 2025, the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE), reported a 2.65% rise in Colombia’s Economic Follow-up Index (ISE). According…
Brazil holds economic growth forecast at 2.3% despite rising inflation estimates
The Brazilian government said on Wednesday it will keep its 2.3% economic growth forecast for the year. Meanwhile, the inflationary projection…
Silver poised to hit $35/oz as gold rallies to new highs
The price of silver has surged past the $34 per ounce threshold, reaching heights not seen since late October. This…