Major central banks are up against a very tough task in navigating monetary policy next
The central bank bonanza returns to town this week and will feature plenty of big names on the agenda. The BOJ, BOC, Fed, BOE, and ECB will be stepping up to the plate but are all expected to keep interest rates unchanged. The hot topic is the Middle East war and we are now officially […]
Bayern CEO gives updates on Harry Kane and Michael Olise
Bayern Munich will hold talks with Harry Kane over a new contract at the end of the season and have also dismissed any idea of selling Michael Olise, with CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge claiming ‘there is no price that would make us twitch’. Kane’s current deal expires next summer but the clause that allowed him to […]
Here’s how £20,000 in this overlooked FTSE gem could make investors £9,089 in annual dividend income over time
Image source: Getty Images FTSE housebuilder Persimmon (LSE: PSN) stands out to me as a high‑yield opportunity for investors seeking reliable dividend income to consider. Its balance sheet strength and surging earnings prospects support the sustainability of its payouts. And with the share price still depressed after the housing sector slump, the discount adds an […]
The Indian Rupee erases all monthly gains amid the US-Iran stalemate
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: The US dollar has come under renewed pressure despite the lack of progress in the US-Iran negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz closure. What has been weighing on the greenback to start the week was the news saying that Iran proposed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US blockade is […]
California farmers say high diesel costs and regulations threaten their survival
California farmers Craig Underwood and Larry Thorne speak with Fox News Digital about how they’re confronting a harsh new reality as soaring fuel, energy and labor costs threaten to upend generations of farming. In the rugged, salt-sprayed hills of Malibu and the sun-drenched valleys of Moorpark, the Golden State is losing its luster. For nearly […]
How much £18,750 invested 9 years ago in a Stocks and Shares ISA is worth today…
Image source: Getty Images Wondering whether to invest in a Stocks and Shares ISA right now? Or do you think it’s too risky given the war in Iran? Stock markets will always be volatile. But they always bounce back from short-term setbacks. We’ve already had three this decade: the pandemic, the Ukraine energy shock, and […]
Oil prices continue to rise amid the US-Iran stalemate; Iran awaits US blockade removal
FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Oil prices continue to edge higher amid the lack of progress in the US-Iran negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz closure. The latest reports say that Iran proposed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US blockade is lifted and then hold nuclear talks later. Trump has been insisting on reaching a […]
Five money mistakes Americans make in their 30s and 40s: expert
BD8 Capital Partners CIO Barbara Doran discusses the market’s rebound and retail investor re-entry on ‘Making Money.’ Americans are facing mounting financial pressure, but even small changes to everyday habits could make a major impact on long-term wealth, one expert says. Nearly three-quarters of Americans failed to meet their savings and spending goals last year, […]
This cheap share could turn £1k into £1,761 over the next year
Image source: Getty Images Most investors are happy to snap up cheap shares if there’s good potential for a strong recovery over the coming year. Therefore, when I spotted a FTSE 250 company that was down 50% in the past year and had positive analyst ratings, I decided to do some more digging. Time to […]
Dollar lags even as risk mood keeps more cautious on the day
The broader market mood remains more cautious so far on the day. European indices are lightly changed while S&P 500 futures are down 0.1% with traders and investors still digesting the latest developments from the Middle East. US-Iran talks continue to stall but there is some hope with reports emerging earlier today that Iran might […]
