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3 days ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Daniel Wesonga |Bas Kooijman |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell
The United States and China have both announced coordinated tariff reductions, opening a 90-day window of calm that feels like a breakthrough. Following a weekend of negotiations in Switzerland, Chinese goods entering the US will now face a 30% tariff instead of the previous 145%, while tariffs on US goods heading into China will fall sharply from 125% to 10%. These measures, though temporary and set to take effect within two days, were met with an immediate and strong reaction in markets.
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1 week ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Mark Channer |Bas Kooijman |Sarah Dunsby |Letitia Randell
Plans to pressure UK pension funds into directing capital into domestic assets represent a serious threat to retirement incomes and investor confidence, warns Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s leading independent financial advisory and asset management organisations.
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3 weeks ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Bas Kooijman |Mark Channer |Konstantinos Chrysikos |Sarah Dunsby
Following a series of “Orwellian” encounters with police Labour has been told to end non crime hate incidents and get them to start doing their job “the public expects” in fighting real crime and not knocking on granny’s door. The Tory leader Kemi Badenoch will table an amendment to Labour’s Crime and Policing Bill to ban the cops recording NCHIs, with the exception of a few cases that should rightly be followed up.
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2 months ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | George Pavel |Bas Kooijman |Sarah Dunsby |Hani Abuagla
‘Bromance’ Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted their ‘respect’ for one another’ during their UK meeting, a body language expert revealed. Speaking to security-focused platform Techopedia, body language expert Darren Stanton said a usually ‘stoic’ Keir Starmer let his guard down to show he isn’t willing to play mind games with Ukraine. Following the meeting, Starmer said his support for Ukraine is ‘unwavering’ after Zelensky’s heated exchange with Donald Trump.
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2 months ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | George Pavel |Bas Kooijman |Milad Azar |Sarah Dunsby
The Chinese yuan has remained under pressure against the dollar as traders await Chinese government meetings and decisions. President Xi Jinping is set to unveil strategies to support economic growth. These measures could provide long-term stability for the yuan and bond yields. However, ongoing global challenges and trade tensions may limit their immediate impact.
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2 months ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Bas Kooijman |Milad Azar |Sarah Dunsby |Hani Abuagla
U.S. stocks had overall mixed performance last week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.95% while other major indexes declined for a second straight week. Growth shares underperformed, and technology stocks weakened amid regulatory concerns. The Nasdaq Composite notched its worst weekly drop since early September, led by the so-called Magnificent Seven, as fears grew that the AI-fueled rally may be losing steam. NVIDIA shares tumbled 8.48% on Thursday following its earnings release.
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2 months ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Bas Kooijman |Sarah Dunsby |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane
You want a more productive office, yet dirt and clutter hinder your employees’ focus. By addressing sanitation concerns head-on, you can immediately create a healthier work environment. Unhygienic surroundings lower morale and invite illness. Specialized services keep everything clean and help you avoid disruptions. Put simply, a spotless office keeps everyone focused on essential tasks. Enlisting professional cleaning in St. Albans keeps your workspace pristine, boosting morale.
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2 months ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Bas Kooijman |Sarah Dunsby |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane
As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, Spice Village Restaurants are bringing a feast of flavour with 50% off set menus, discounted buffets and Iftar hampers. Spice Village has created a special set menu for customers, carefully designed to provide a wholesome and satisfying Iftar experience, ensuring every dish is prepared with the highest quality and care. Guests will receive dates, crispy pakoras, and refreshing Rooh Afza to start.
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2 months ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Bas Kooijman |Sarah Dunsby |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane
Markets remain stuck in a bit of a rut after another subdued day on Wednesday, as Fed minutes and UK CPI passed without making waves. A quiet data docket once more lies ahead today. Markets were relatively subdued once more yesterday, conditions that are beginning to grate, though remaining patient in a quiet market is, as always, of pivotal importance.
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2 months ago | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Bas Kooijman |Sarah Dunsby |Hani Abuagla |Robert Lane
The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil reached the $72.80 per barrel range on February 19, 2025, closing around $72.05 per barrel. This increase marks its highest level since the previous week and reflects growing market concerns about oil supply. Factors driving this rise include drone attacks on oil infrastructure in Russia and adverse weather conditions in the United States.
