UK Investor Magazine

The FTSE 100 edges higher helped by Next who are enjoying a strong rise in online sales despite wider weakness in their sector https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/next-sales-brexit-plans/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Carney's comments on the housing market dominated headlines on Friday after suggesting the Uk housing market could fall 35%. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTSE 100 slipped on Tuesday after further strength in the pound. Debenhams announces plans for store closures as Cadbury outlines stockpiling after Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sterling was buoyed by Halifax housing data which in turn hit the FTSE 100 topping of a soggy week for the index driven by the inverse relationship with GBP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTSE 100 has retreated on woes over China and Italy while China pumps money in Africa. We also touch on the UK Fintech industry which is proving a shining beacon in Brexit gloom. https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/chinas-president-jinping-offers-60bn-to-africa/ https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/companies-leading-the-way-in-uk-fintech/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sterling has sunk following comments from Theresa May killing any Remainer hopes of a second referendum. Elsewhere manufacturing data is painting a mixed picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The markets were absorbed by the NAFTA deal today as Mexico and the USA came to an agreement while Theresa May warns of no-deal Brexit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fears of the Turkish economy and potential contagion fears subsided in a topsy turvy risk on/ risk off week on the FTSE 100. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTSE 100 was hit heavily following an escalation in the Turkish crisis while house prices in London continue to fall and UK inflation jumps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTSE 100 closed on the back foot following a rout in the Turkish Lira and concerns over contagion to other emerging markets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ESMA regulations have been enacted that dramatically change the way brokers can market leveraged products to retail clients. We spoke to Capital.com CEO Ivan Gowan a couple of weeks prior to the deadline for the new regulations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

European earnings season is in full swing and we are starting to see the impact of tariffs in corporate strategy and shifts in the London housing market due to a broadening slow down. https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/bmw-raises-prices-in-wake-of-tariffs/ https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/foxtons-3y8oauj3/ https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/reach-shares-down-after-decline-in-regional-newspaper-sales-3...

The UK government remains in turmoil with no clear plan while mining stocks drag on the FTSE 100. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glencore has dominated headlines this week as the US issues them a subpoena amid shady payments to an Israeli billionaire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK Services PMI data points to an improving UK economy, increasing the chances of a rate hike in August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTSE 100 posted sharp gains yesterday but the rally has stalled as a number of UK companies post disappointing results. https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/greene-king-3iy89ua/ https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/stagecoach-iu8yh33/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite government action, the Chinese stock market has entered a bear market having fallen 20% from January highs. https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/china-enters-bear-market-as-trade-war-prevails/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK supermarkets endured a torrid period of cost inflation and a pricing war that saw margins compress and earning falter. Having revamped their offering a number of the UK major supermarkets have posted promising trading updates leading to a stabilisation in share prices. https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mario Draghi today laid out plans for the end of the European Central Bank’s bond buying purchases. The ECB will drop bond purchases to €30 billion until September then down to €15 million in October, November and December when bond purchases will finish. https://ukinvestormagazine.co.uk/draghi-signals-end-of-ecb-bond-purchases/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of the UK Investor Magazine Podcast we discuss how the UK manufacturing sector is changing and whether it is a direct affect of Brexit or wider shifts in the global economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fall of the high street Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.