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OBR expected markets to be ‘surprised by the budget’; markets brace for US election – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Associated British Foods, the owner of discount clothing chain Primark, has posted a 43% rise in pre-tax profits for the last year. . ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
The OBR should trust markets on the cost of quantitative tightening
Rules of thumb aren’t helpingWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Danone Sales Growth Beats Market Expectations
The French food company confirmed its full-year guidance after a strong performance in North America and robust growth in sales volumes helped it deliver higher-than-expected organic revenue growth ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24 -
What to expect from the markets under Trump
We’ll get a short-term high — but many investors are worrying about what comes nextWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Traders expect calm response to U.K. budget after event caused turmoil two years ago
The bar is set very high for calamitous British budgetsBusiness - MarketWatch - October 30 -
China's property market is expected to stabilize in 2025 — but stay subdued for years
China's struggling real estate sector may not start turning around until the second half of next year, even with the latest stimulus measures, analysts predict.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
What the stock market can expect if Republicans control the White House, Senate and House
For stocks, divided control in Washington, D.C. — gridlock — is preferable to rule by one political party.Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
‘You never knew what to expect!’ London street markets – in pictures
Paul Trevor’s new book, Market Day, captures the lively, chaotic energy of London’s Sunday markets, showcasing a contrast between vibrant market activity and the rundown, pre-gentrification East ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Baidu posts 3% drop in third-quarter revenues, beating market expectations
Beijing-based Baidu operates one of the major web browser search engines in China, along with a frequently used maps app.Business - CNBC - 9 hours ago -
The OBR’s mean decision on quantitative tightening
About that headroom…World - Financial Times - October 30 -
Larry Fink says the Fed won't cut interest rates as much as markets expect this year
"I do believe we have greater embedded inflation in the world than we've ever seen," Fink said.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
The Fed is draining liquidity from markets for longer than expected. Here’s why it’s making Wall Street nervous.
Wall Street is getting anxious about the plumbing in the financial markets as the Fed’s balance sheet shrinks.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Interest rate cut expected from Fed, U.S. markets surge after Trump election win
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce an interest rate cut of 0.25 percentage points Thursday afternoon. That news comes as U.S. markets soar following the election of Donald ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
The stock market is expecting more interest-rate cuts than the Fed can give
The U.S. central bank doesn’t have much room to combat the next U.S. economic crisis.Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years
The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Hunt accuses OBR of ‘political intervention’ over spending review
Former chancellor says watchdog’s plan to publish findings of review on Budget day is a ‘significant concern’Business - Financial Times - October 28 -
Jeremy Hunt attempts to block watchdog report on £22bn ‘fiscal hole’
Former chancellor argues publication on Budget day will be used by Labour as ‘political weapon’Business - Financial Times - October 29 -
Treasury failed to disclose ‘material’ spending pressures under Hunt, says OBR
Watchdog says it cannot tell how big ‘black hole’ inherited by Rachel Reeves would have been with full transparencyWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
UK Treasury breached legal duty by failing to reveal overspend, says watchdog
OBR chair says relationship with finance ministry moving to ‘system of trust but verify’Business - Financial Times - November 5 -
Treasury should have told us about overspend by law, says OBR
Richard Hughes, chair of the Office for Budget Responsibility, says officials have questions to answer as to why details of an overspend were not shared.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Starmer insists pro-growth policies on way after OBR’s budget warnings – UK politics live
PM says budget just ‘first step’ after watchdog said measures would make no difference to growth over five years. Rachel Reeves is now being interview on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.. She is being ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
A November Surprise That’s Jostling the Markets
The dollar, Treasury yields and crypto currencies have fallen, reversing some elements of the so-called Trump trade after an unexpected poll result.Business - The New York Times - November 4 -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on S-Oil, Strike Energy, Karoon Energy and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Whitehaven, Regis Resources and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Close Brothers, Intesa Sanpaolo, Bank Central Asia and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Read about UPS, Spirit Airlines, Norwegian Air and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Is the US jobs market still booming?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on ArcBest, Air Canada and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Gold Road Resources, Mineral Resources, Capricorn Metals and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Exxon, Enbridge and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Brookfield, Secure Trust Bank and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 1 -
The Other Trump Trade That Worries Markets
Robert Lighthizer, who was a huge influence on Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy, is again a candidate for a top role if the Republican wins next week.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
UK Budget spooks bond markets
UK borrowing costs hit the highest level this year after Budget announcements sink inWorld - Financial Times - November 1