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1 month ago | 
onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Ross J. Langley |NHS Greater Glasgow |Clyde Glasgow |Holly Hamilton |Steve Turner |Elizabeth Watt | +2 more
Data Availability Statement The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Bas Kooijman |Hani Abuagla |Elizabeth Watt |Sarah Dunsby
The pound is heading for its lowest level in nearly two months, while the US dollar is down 0.6% and is at 1.29957 at the peak of today’s declines. The pound’s losses today come as UK inflation slows sharper than expected and is heading further below the Bank of England’s target, also with services inflation falling in September and wage growth slowing in August.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Bas Kooijman |Hani Abuagla |Elizabeth Watt |Sarah Dunsby
Gold prices rose for the second day in a row to 2680 dollars, approaching historical highs, benefitting from falling Treasury yields as investors awaited key U.S. economic data this week. A decline in equity markets yesterday further supported the precious metal, as a risk-off sentiment led investors to seek safe-haven assets. Markets are now anticipating smaller rate cuts by the Federal Reserve at the upcoming FOMC policy meetings.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Elizabeth Watt |Sarah Dunsby |Robert Lane
Transport for London (TfL) is cracking down on drivers who persistently evade penalty charge notices (PCNs) issued for Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) contraventions. A cohort of people who refuse to pay multiple PCNs means that a significant amount of debt remains outstanding, which could be reinvested into improving the transport network for the benefit of all Londoners.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Hani Abuagla |Elizabeth Watt |Sarah Dunsby |Robert Lane
In recent weeks, we have seen a sizable gains in funds allocated to equity investments in China, primarily through the Hong Kong stock exchange. Announced tools to stimulate the economy led to a strong rise in stock prices in late September and early October. At one point, gains on the Hang Seng China Enterprises index exceeded those recorded by the world’s most important index, the S&P 500, which has also been shining triumphs of late and trading at historic peaks day after day.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Elizabeth Watt |Sarah Dunsby |Robert Lane
Brick-and-mortar retail is undergoing a giant transformation. As the retail sector embraces technological innovation on the shop floor, the high street shopping experience will never look the same again. As we head towards the new year, 2025 will see more brick-and-mortar retailers leveraging AI for inventory predictions and introducing traffic-busting point-of-sale systems to the checkout.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Elizabeth Watt |Sarah Dunsby |Robert Lane
London Underground workers are set to strike in a dispute over pay. Aslef Tube drivers, instructors, engineering and management trades will strike on different days in November. London Underground workers were offered a 3.8% with a variable lump sum, but the union said this means Tube drivers will remain on a lower salary compared to drivers who operate on other London transport services.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Elizabeth Watt |Sarah Dunsby |Robert Lane
Inflationary tax rises based upon September’s Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation, the headline rate of inflation, coupled with the loss of the 75% business rates discount for retail, hospitality and leisure firms in England will mean a 300% rise in business rates for more than 250,000 high street premises in England next April.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Elizabeth Watt |Sarah Dunsby |Robert Lane
With inflation in the UK easing to 1.7% in September, the Bank of England (BoE) is expected to take a steadier approach to rate cuts, further weakening the pound. For investors in Britain and internationally, this shift demands urgent attention, says Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and asset management organizations.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
londonlovesbusiness.com | Elizabeth Watt |Sarah Dunsby |Robert Lane
Just under three weeks now separates us from US election day, and market participants are increasingly beginning to price election risks – primarily, in the derivatives space. In the FX space, one-month implieds now cover the period over, and beyond, election day. Unsurprisingly, we’ve seen a tick higher in vol across G10 – EUR implieds trade close to one-year highs, while cable implieds have recently pulled back from their own 12-month peak.
