Economy

Tell us: are you trying to buy or sell a flat in the UK?

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Tell us: are you trying to buy or sell a flat in the UK?

We’d like to hear from people in the UK about their experiences of trying to buy or sell a flat in recent months. Have there been any issues?

2 months ago

economy

The great tinification: how Britain fell in love with canned cocktails

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The great tinification: how Britain fell in love with canned cocktails

Forty years since Marks & Spencer started selling cans of gin and tonic, every supermarket and corner shop is full of ready-mixed mojitos, margaritas and negronis. Why are these so acceptable, given the moral panic over alcopops?

2 months ago

economy

Chevron says no quick fix for gas prices as Trump takes on Big Oil: ‘It’s going to take time’

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Chevron says no quick fix for gas prices as Trump takes on Big Oil: ‘It’s going to take time’

Her comments come shortly after President Donald Trump ordered an investigation into Big Oil, accusing them of "gouging" consumers.

2 months ago

economy

Air con and building efficiency stocks rally as Europe bakes in extreme heat

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Air con and building efficiency stocks rally as Europe bakes in extreme heat

The latest heat wave has underscored the need for efficient technologies and adequate power supply to keep Europe cool.

2 months ago

economy

EasyJet opens talks with Castlelake after rejecting £4.9bn takeover offer

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EasyJet opens talks with Castlelake after rejecting £4.9bn takeover offer

British carrier says it hopes to receive ‘more attractive proposal that better reflects’ its value

2 months ago

economy

Gold hovers around $4,000, silver holds below $60

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Gold hovers around $4,000, silver holds below $60

Gold is down almost 8% so far this year, while silver has shed more than 20%.

2 months ago

economy

One of India's largest gold exporters paid its managing director just $180 a month, investigators say in accounting probe

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One of India's largest gold exporters paid its managing director just $180 a month, investigators say in accounting probe

Indian authorities have found accounting discrepancies in books of Indian gold company Rajesh Exports, and owner of Swiss refiner Valcambi.

2 months ago

economy

Despite Trump trade rhetoric, Asian investors keep betting on U.S.: Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor

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Despite Trump trade rhetoric, Asian investors keep betting on U.S.: Former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor

Cantor said that investment flows still have "so much" allocation to the U.S., because investors recognise that the country was still one with a "rule of law."

2 months ago

economy

Investors still seek a human touch even with AI tools at hand: HSBC

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Investors still seek a human touch even with AI tools at hand: HSBC

Investors are still turning to the judgment of a professional adviser in their last investment decision, despite using AI tools, a HSBC survey found.

2 months ago

economy

Oil prices erase wartime gains as supply concerns ease with Hormuz tanker traffic resuming

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Oil prices erase wartime gains as supply concerns ease with Hormuz tanker traffic resuming

Oil prices fell as investors bet global crude supplies will improve, as tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf for months have begun leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

2 months ago

economy

Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

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Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

A decline in chip stocks dragged down the Nasdaq Composite on Wednesday. The S&P 500 ended the session slightly lower.

2 months ago

economy

South Korea’s IPO Bust Clouds Equity Markets as Chaebol Structure Restrains Listings

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South Korea’s IPO Bust Clouds Equity Markets as Chaebol Structure Restrains Listings

South Korea's IPO activity has lagged that of its regional peers as the structure of the market and governance reforms collide.

2 months ago

economy