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August Rate Cut: Odds Surge to 85% After BoE’s Latest Hints

The likelihood of a Bank of England interest rate cut in August has dramatically increased to 85%, according to money markets, following fresh indications from Governor Andrew Bailey that...

Taxing Times for Second Homes: Boosting Sales in Luxury Rural Property

Taxing times for second-home owners are proving to be a boon for the UK's luxury rural property market,...

A New Iron Curtain? Trump’s 30% Tariffs Divide US, EU, and Mexico

A new "iron curtain" of tariffs threatens to descend between the United States, the European Union, and Mexico,...

“British Stocks Break Records as Trade War Fears Lose Their Bite”

In a striking show of resilience, the FTSE 100 has reached an all-time high of 8,979 points. Investors...

Trump’s Copper Bombshell Devastates Global Commodity Markets

The global copper market was thrown into chaos when President Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports,...

International Business Community Seeks Clarity on Final Trade Arrangements

The international business community is actively seeking clarity on final trade arrangements as the August 1st deadline approaches. Companies are developing multiple scenario plans...

US-EU Trade Talks: A Battle Against Time and Tariffs

The US-EU trade talks have become a battle against time and the threat of escalating tariffs, as President Trump's July 9th deadline approaches with...

EU Seeks “Agreement in Principle” on Trade, Brace for Tariffs

The European Union is pushing for an "agreement in principle" on trade with the US, even as it braces for the possibility of Donald...

EU’s Balancing Act: Tariffs vs. Trade Extension with the US

The EU is performing a delicate balancing act, reportedly willing to accept 10% tariffs from the US as part of a "framework" deal to...

Santander’s Strategic Buy: A Complementary Fit with TSB

Santander's executive chair, Ana Botín, has highlighted the £2.65 billion acquisition of TSB as a "low-risk and complementary business" that aligns with Santander's long-term...

Dollar’s Decade-Long Low: Trade Wars and Debt Drive Currency Down

The US dollar has hit a decade-long low, experiencing its worst first half in over 50 years, with a 10.8% decline against a basket...