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Are markets waiting for Trump to come to the rescue once again?

Are markets waiting for Trump to come to the rescue once again?

The brief reopening of the Strait of Hormuz barely lasted a day. That before Iran’s military decided to shut down passage of the waterway again as Tehran is dissatisfied with the continued US naval blockade. After that, US president Trump said that he was still optimistic that a deal could get done but not before […]

BOJ likely to keep monetary policy unchanged in April – report

BOJ likely to keep monetary policy unchanged in April – report

The report says that the BOJ is likely to hold off from raising interest rates in April next week, as heightened uncertainty from the Middle East conflict continues to put policymakers off from wanting to rush a decision. The sources claim that the central bank is leaning towards keeping policy unchanged in order to size […]

Guardiola urges focus after beating Arsenal

Guardiola urges focus after beating Arsenal

The City boss isn’t getting carried away. Pep Guardiola urged Manchester City to maintain their focus in the wake of a potentially pivotal victory over Arsenal, as his side prepares for a hectic week that they may need to tackle without Rodri. City seized the initiative in the Premier League title race as Erling Haaland’s […]

£7,500 invested in Greggs shares a year ago is now worth…

£7,500 invested in Greggs shares a year ago is now worth…

Image source: Getty Images It has not been the best of times for high street bakery chain Greggs (LSE: GRG). Amid negative investor sentiment, Greggs shares have looked like a potential bargain to some investors – including me. I have added some to my portfolio over the past 12 months. But is the share really […]

Pakistan Army Chief Munir spoke to Trump, told him Hormuz blockade is hurdle to talks

Pakistan Army Chief Munir spoke to Trump, told him Hormuz blockade is hurdle to talks

Pakistan Army Chief Munir spoke to Trump, told him Hormuz blockade is hurdle to talks Trump told Munir he would consider his advice A senior Pakistani security source has confirmed that Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir held a conversation with US President Trump regarding the escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. During […]

Republicans stare down a growing, neverending FISA crisis

Republicans stare down a growing, neverending FISA crisis

Hill Republican leaders are finding themselves in a never-ending crisis over the fate of a government spy law that has unleashed a bitter, intraparty battle within the House while also threatening to derail a host of other GOP priorities. Republicans now have scant legislative days to build new plans to extend Section 702 of the […]

£20,000 invested in an ISA a decade ago is now worth…

£20,000 invested in an ISA a decade ago is now worth…

The Individual Savings Account (ISA) is the best savings and investing product on the planet, I think. Tax protection on capital gains, dividends and interest provides better returns and extra cash to boost the compounding process. What’s more, withdrawals are safeguarded from income tax. Yet the overall returns delivered by the Cash ISA and Stocks […]