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Markets are in wait-and-see mode, as stricter US sanctions on Iran take hold.
Shein targeting up to £20bn valuation in September stock market float
Shein swung to a $99million loss in the first quarter, compared with a $395m profit a year earlier, as sales slowed.
Trade tensions and Iran sanctions
The US is changing tactics in its battle against Iran, and its fight to get oil flowing more freely from the region.
Shein targeting up to £20bn valuation in September stock market float
Shein swung to a $99million loss in the first quarter, compared with a $395m profit a year earlier, as sales slowed.
New Chancellor given pre-Budget challenge as borrowing jumps unexpectedly
The latest snapshot of UK Government borrowing won’t do much to assuage fears that Britain is living beyond its means.
Retail sales weaken in July as demand for clothing falls back
Trips to high streets as temperatures rocketed were a turn off.
Retail sales weaken in July as demand for clothing falls back
Trips to high streets as temperatures rocketed were a turn off.
New Chancellor given pre-Budget challenge as borrowing jumps unexpectedly
The latest snapshot of UK Government borrowing won’t do much to assuage fears that Britain is living beyond its means.
JD Sports says cost-of-living squeeze hitting sales despite football kit boost
JD Sports is offering another glimpse of the darkening clouds gathering over the US economy, with American shoppers looking considerably more cautious. The sneaker is fast becoming a canary in the coal mine for confidence.
Hays swings to loss and warns over shifting global hiring and economic outlook
The cooling jobs market has created a highly difficult environment to navigate for recruiter Hays.
JD Sports says cost-of-living squeeze hitting sales despite football kit boost
JD Sports is offering another glimpse of the darkening clouds gathering over the US economy, with American shoppers looking considerably more cautious. The sneaker is fast becoming a canary in the coal mine for confidence. Like-for-like sales fell by 6.8 per cent in North America, which accounts for 35 per cent of JD sales, with weaker demand for the latest must-have footwear. More consumers are resisting the lure of hyped brands, which is not surprising when the jobs market is weakening and inflation is still such a concern.
Tinkering with treasuries calms bond and equity markets
London’s FTSE 100 is flat as investors adopt a wait-and-see mode to assess how successfully this operation can calm nerves.