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Back to profileMarkets tumble and oil prices rise as global focus remains on Strait of Hormuz
US crude inventories are one to watch after a surprise build last week, illustrating strength in America’s domestic energy supplies.
Oil prices surge despite global action to boost reserves
US stock futures have fallen this morning after a mixed performance by the major indices on Wednesday.
Stock markets tumble further as oil prices soar above 100 dollars a barrel
Investors would be wise to stay invested in a diverse portfolio that aligns with their financial goals.
Oil prices surge further and markets slump as Middle East war intensifies
Uncertainty remains high.
‘Few bangs or flashes’ in Croda’s 2025 results
Tariff uncertainty made for a tough trading environment for Croda.
AstraZeneca profits jump by 40% amid strong demand for cancer drugs
AstraZeneca’s relentless quest for novel and effective cancer treatments has seen these treatments become the company’s largest and fastest growing revenue line.
BP halts share buybacks and ramps up cost-cutting as profits slump
BP’s fourth-quarter results showed relative resilience in a weak pricing environment.
Gold and silver sell-off gathers steam in correction after record highs
Gold is following a similar but far less pronounced pattern.
Government borrowing falls sharply as national insurance hike boosts coffers
Rachel Reeves’ policy of fiscal tightening looks to be having the desired effect on the public purse as December’s public borrowing came in below market forecasts of £13 billion at £11.6 billion, the lowest December drawdown since 2019.
Wetherspoon reveals profit blow amid surging costs
Revellers were out in force over the key Christmas period where like-for-like sales were up by 8.8 per cent.
Starmer urges calm and unity in the face of Trump’s Greenland threats
The market reaction to this escalation has been relatively muted compared to the post-liberation day sell-off seen last April.
UK economy returns to growth as car manufacturing rebounds
It’s not all good news with today’s figures revealing broadly flat production numbers and a 1.1 per cent fall in construction activity.