The coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine were and still are two of the main drivers of macroeconomic changes around the world, from rising energy and food prices to hundreds of thousands of jobs cut due to pandemic-induced hiring sprees by big tech firms in particular. Four years after the outbreak of corona and
Labour has swept to power with a landslide general election victory and new prime minister Keir Starmer has immediately promised to rebuild Britain and its economy. He used his first speech outside No. 10 Downing Street to promise “wealth created in every community”. The new government has “multiple policies” that could have an impact on
The UK has launched a multi-billion pound national wealth fund to power green invest and infrastructure development in an effort to grow the economy. So far £7.3bn in state funds has been allocated so investments can be made “immediately” in areas such as ports, manufacturing and renewable energy. The move is part of Labour’s plans
There’s a tipping point where people who have managed their finances and investments over a lifetime question their ability to carry on as they age. I know this from the flow of e-mails from readers in this situation. The question they all ask: What options are there for getting help? For answers, let’s check in
Q&A with Charlie Cobham: Building Global Art Connections and Navigating the Art Market For over a decade, Charlie Cobham, Senior Art Advisor at The London Art Exchange, has been a vital figure in the contemporary art world, building relationships with some of the wealthiest individuals, corporations, and institutions. His exclusive network and deep understanding of
The BSE is the fourth largest stock exchange in the world. Reuters The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has been around for 150 years. The BSE, the fourth largest stock exchange in the world, was founded on July 9, 1875, near Town Hall in South Bombay. It is the first stock market to be set up
South African startup FinWise is a personal finance management website – and soon to be mobile app – that helps people improve the way they work with, and manage, their personal finances. FinWise was founded by husband-and-wife team Jason Russell and Nicol Vojacek, both professional software engineers, in March 2023 in Cape Town, and has
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock’s price, but are they really important? Before we discuss the reliability of brokerage recommendations and how to use them to your advantage, let’s see
The best stock trading apps make it quick and easy to to trade online, whether you’re at home or on the go, using your smartphone or tablet. Best stock trading app: quick menu Stock trading app developers are constantly innovating and adding new features to make portfolio management easier to do on the go. Many
Whether it’s a legal, tax, insurance, management or land issue, Farmers Weekly’s Business Clinic experts can help. Here Victoria Dadswell, tax director, MHA, advises on the tax implications of a development of farmworker cottages. See also: Business Clinic – should we use discretionary trust to protect farm assets? Q: We have planning permission to build