1+ hour, 18+ min ago  (327+ words) The US dollar edged higher on Tuesday and remained on track to post a second consecutive monthly gain. Strong US economic data and persistent inflation concerns have reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve could tighten monetary policy, supporting the dollar....

4+ hour, 24+ min ago  (707+ words) UK businesses remain deeply cautious about the economic outlook, with rising costs, weaker margins and financial pressure weighing on confidence across the corporate sector. The latest Azets Barometer for Q2 2026 found that economic uncertainty is the biggest concern facing companies over…...

20+ hour, 12+ min ago  (719+ words) The latest Lloyds Business Barometer showed confidence rising eight points to 55%, driven by stronger expectations for future sales and economic conditions. Firms reported growing optimism in their own trading outlook, which climbed to 71%, supported by resilient customer demand and increased…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1012+ words) For a few years, the future of the London office was talked about as if it were a simple question. Would people come back, or had the working week changed for good? The answer is clearer now, but more interesting....

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (646+ words) Britain's financial pressure is intensifying as new figures show the number of people falling into insolvency has risen sharply, with thousands of households struggling under the weight of higher costs and weaker economic conditions. Personal insolvencies across England and Wales…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (386+ words) The GBP/USD pair is entering a pivotal phase that could shape its trajectory throughout the second half of 2026, as complex monetary, economic, and political forces converge across the global landscape. Despite the Bank of England's decision to leave interest…...

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (277+ words) The US dollar was relatively stable on Tuesday ahead of this week's key Federal Reserve meeting and the next steps in the Middle East diplomatic process. Following the announcement of an interim agreement between the United States and Iran, hopes…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago  (301+ words) Gold prices continued to recover, marking a third consecutive session of gains and pushing XAU/USD back above the 4, 300 USD/oz level after a sharp correction. This move suggests that dip-buying demand has become more evident as the market reassesses…...

2+ week, 22+ hour ago  (1677+ words) Around 1. 8 million fixed-rate mortgages are due to expire in 2026, according to UK Finance, leaving many homeowners facing a difficult decision as cheap deals taken out during the ultra-low-rate years come to an end. For households that fixed their mortgage in…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (831+ words) The Bank of England is facing one of its most difficult balancing acts since the inflation crisis, with policymakers caught between a weakening economy and a fresh surge in energy prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. When…...