Assura Accepts £1.6 Billion Takeover Bid from Investment Consortium London, UK – Assura, a prominent UK healthcare property company and NHS landlord, has agreed to a £1.6 billion acquisition offer from investment giants Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and Stonepeak Partners. The deal marks a significant development in the UK healthcare […]
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Global Stocks Decline as Trump’s Tariffs Trigger Market Uncertainty London’s financial markets experienced a downturn at the opening bell this morning, mirroring a global sell-off as newly imposed tariffs by former US President Donald Trump took effect, sending shockwaves through international equities. FTSE 100 Reacts Sharply to New Levies The […]
Turbulent times have emerged for individuals with share portfolios, equity ISAs, and pension funds reliant on stock market performance to ensure a secure financial future in retirement. Amidst stock market volatility triggered by trade tensions and tariffs, investors are navigating uncertain economic waters. While the recent market downturns are less […]
Banks Adjust Offerings Amid Economic Uncertainty: Fixed-Rate Bonds and ISAs in Focus Financial institutions are beginning to retract their sought-after, high-yield, one-year fixed-rate bonds and Individual Savings Accounts (Isas). This adjustment comes as cautious savers are increasingly channeling funds into savings accounts, seeking refuge from market instability spurred by international […]
Whether you are already in retirement or still decades away, the market turmoil caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs announcements last week will have caused havoc with your pension savings. Here’s how it could affect you – and what to about it. If you’re under 40 The bad news? […]
Trump-Era Auto Tariffs Expose Detroit’s Big Three New analysis suggests former President Trump’s tariffs on US car imports may disproportionately harm domestic automakers. While intended to bolster the American automotive sector, these 25% levies could negatively impact Detroit’s “Big Three” – General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis – potentially more so […]
By JAMIE BULLEN Updated: 04:55 EDT, 8 April 2025 The UK market has opened higher this morning despite the looming threat of an all-out trade war between the US and China over Donald Trump’s tariffs. London’s FTSE 100 has risen in the first few minutes of trading on Tuesday, as […]
UK Borrowing Costs Plunge Amid Global Stock Market Downturn Government borrowing costs in the UK experienced a sharp decrease to a four-month low on Monday, as investors sought refuge in safe-haven bonds amid a widespread global stock market sell-off. The yield on benchmark 10-year government bonds, commonly referred to as […]