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Back to profileBarclays to buy children’s debit card and money app GoHenry
If Barclays can bring children into their banking family early, there’s less risk they’ll open an account with another provider.
Risk-on attitude rebounds amid Iran deal hopes despite UK economic contraction
President Trump’s promises are again moving markets.
Volatility reigns amid twists in Iran conflict and SpaceX launch approach
The FTSE 100 has clawed back ground after yesterday’s losses, the oil prices have experienced another waltzer ride.
WH Smith warns on profit and plans equity raise as airport passenger numbers dip
Now WH Smith has been forced to go cap in hand to investors.
Caution as inflation takes centre stage
The worries have seen optimism seep away, with the Footsie set for a cautious start and Wall Street bracing for another wobble.
Growth to slow and unemployment to jump to two million, says CBI
If energy prices remain elevated for an extended period, employers do look set to become increasingly reluctant to recruit.
Market report: OpenAI joins the listing race, while caution reigns over Iran progress
Investors are in a wary mood but inflationary worries and concerns about AI valuations are bubbling in the background.
Tate & Lyle agrees £2.7bn takeover by US rival
The takeover underlines how a valuation gap has opened up between UK and US markets.
Oil rises and stock markets under pressure as Middle East conflict steps up
While markets had been surprisingly stoic through the Iran war and a painful energy crunch, sentiment is now more fragile.
Parliamentary report highlights woeful funding for start-ups but fails to highlight tax change wreaking damage
The ever-changing tax landscape creates unpredictability and is creating real and present dangers for the scale up ecosystem.
Cautious end to the week on financial markets
The drawn-out conflict between the US and Iran continues to cloud the outlook.
Average UK house price dipped by 0.1% in May amid global uncertainty – Halifax
The war-induced energy crunch is taking a toll on the housing market.