February’s gains wiped on ASX; Magellan soars on Lowy buy-in
The Australian sharemarket fell on Friday as the escalating conflict in the Middle East raised the prospect of…
China and the US pressure Ghana to pause new gold royalty hike
Mining companies have warned that the upper end of Ghana’s proposed new royalty regime, expected to take effect…
Europe, gas & yet another February war. Aka, “oops … we did it again!”
In a post I did yesterday, I highlighted the way that Israel and America’s attack on Iran is…
Fuel prices set to rise sharply in Cyprus as Iran crisis drives oil surcharge
Fuel prices in Cyprus are expected to rise significantly in the coming days, with authorities warning on Thursday…
Ghana signs debt restructuring deal with Belgium after 2022 default
The agreement forms part of a wider restructuring programme Ghana has been negotiating with external creditors since the…
Mortgage warning as major lenders hike interest rates amid Iran crisis
HSBC and Coventry Building Society have become the first major high street lenders to raise fixed mortgage rates…
the five key economic pointers to watch from the Gulf conflict – The Irish Times
The problem facing consumers and investors trying to work out what the conflict in the Middle East means…
Chancellor looking to end Energy Profits Levy three years early
Rachel Reeves has told oil and gas operators that she wants to end the Energy Profits Levy next…
What are the main events for today?
EUROPEAN SESSION In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than a couple of…
Why Friday’s NFP Report Is a Must-Watch for Traders
While geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf continue to dominate headlines, global markets are preparing for another key…
China pledges ‘iron discipline’ to tackle debt risks as US borrowing under Trump surges
As the United States grapples with mounting debt, China is doubling down on efforts to clean up its…
UK February construction PMI 44.5 vs 47.0 expected
Residential building was the main reason for the drag in overall construction activity in February, being the weakest-performing…