The Latest Economical News from Financial News https://www.financial-news.co.uk/economy/ Reliable, up-to-date source for financial news distribution and PR. Find the latest news on insurance, banking, property and mortgages and more. Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:35:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-fav-32x32.png The Latest Economical News from Financial News https://www.financial-news.co.uk/economy/ 32 32 Yasam Ayavefe: His Personal Confrontation with the Economy in a Changing World https://www.financial-news.co.uk/yasam-ayavefe-his-personal-confrontation-with-the-economy-in-a-changing-world/ https://www.financial-news.co.uk/yasam-ayavefe-his-personal-confrontation-with-the-economy-in-a-changing-world/#respond Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:38:23 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=171889 For many people, the economy may seem like nothing more than complex graphs, interest rates announced by banks, or stock market numbers flashing on screens. But for Yasam Ayavefe the economy is a powerful, invisible force that determines the rhythm of even his breathing. From the coffee he buys to his travel plans, from his [...]

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U.S. Equity Market Declines as Investors Question Tech Valuations https://www.financial-news.co.uk/u-s-equity-market-slips-amid-volatility/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:45:02 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=169811 Selling pressure persisted across US equity markets as investors grew increasingly cautious about the sustainability of elevated technology stock valuations. Risk appetite weakened, prompting a shift in focus to Washington, where the U.S. Supreme Court held a key hearing on presidential authority over tariffs. The development reignited political risk discussions and pushed implied volatility higher, [...]

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Three-Quarters of UK Businesses Halt Investment Amid Tax Rise Fears https://www.financial-news.co.uk/uk-businesses-pause-investment-before-budget/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:59:36 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=169156 A new survey by Helm, the UK’s leading community for scale-up founders, reveals growing business concern ahead of the Autumn Budget. More than four in five (84%) business leaders say they are worried about potential tax increases, while three-quarters (75%) have paused hiring or investment decisions until after Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget on November 26. [...]

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Stanislav Kondrashov on Aluminium: The Metal Driving Progress Across Modern Life https://www.financial-news.co.uk/stanislav-kondrashov-on-aluminium-the-metal-driving-progress-across-modern-life/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:09 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=167588 A versatile and indispensable resource Key areas of application Technological progress and advancements in key industries such as energy, construction and transport have propelled one material to the forefront as a true engine of civilisation – aluminium. Over the decades, aluminium has proved its extraordinary practical value in countless applications that continue to shape our [...]

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Chancellor Faces £41bn Shortfall Ahead of Autumn Budget, Says NIESR https://www.financial-news.co.uk/chancellor-faces-41bn-shortfall-ahead-of-autumn-budget-says-niesr/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:57:40 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=165401 According to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research’s (NIESR) latest UK Economic Outlook, the Government is projected to fall short of its fiscal ‘stability rule’ by £41.2 billion in the 2029-30 financial year—forcing the Chancellor to consider major tax hikes in the upcoming Autumn Budget to remain within her fiscal constraints. The deterioration [...]

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Investment into Shipping and Coastal Economies https://www.financial-news.co.uk/investment-into-shipping-and-coastal-economies/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:01:52 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=164499 At the start of this year the British government issued a document describing a £30M investment in new decarbonisation funding. This is designed to boost maritime jobs, both on board ships and at coastal ports, while also attempting to meet the requirements set by zero-emission shipping. Plan for Change This is a government initiative, where [...]

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US-Iran Conflict Erodes Dollar’s Safe Haven Appeal https://www.financial-news.co.uk/us-iran-tensions-flare/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:22:13 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=163901 Escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran have revealed a notable shift in global investor behavior: the U.S. dollar may be losing its traditional role as a safe haven asset. Following targeted U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, the dollar strengthened only slightly—an underwhelming move that surprised many market participants given the heightened geopolitical risks. [...]

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Dollar Set to Slide on Rate Cuts, Warns deVere https://www.financial-news.co.uk/us-dollar-set-to-slide/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:57:47 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=163182 The US dollar could decline by up to 10% over the next 12 months, according to deVere Group, one of the world’s leading independent financial advisory and asset management firms. Their forecast aligns with other major institutions predicting a deeper downturn for the greenback, citing factors like weakening US growth, anticipated rate cuts, and ongoing [...]

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Global Investors Are Betting Big on New Zealand https://www.financial-news.co.uk/global-investors-are-betting-big-on-new-zealand/ Wed, 28 May 2025 06:07:14 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=162848 The global iGaming sector is a multi-billion-dollar industry, making it an extremely attractive proposition for international investors. New Zealand is a largely untapped market, with the government currently in the midst of establishing a formal legal framework for iGaming. This makes it a lucrative market for betting operators who have demonstrated their ability to work [...]

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US Dollar Set for Sharp Decline, Warns deVere Group CEO https://www.financial-news.co.uk/trump-era-fuels-us-dollar-drop/ Thu, 15 May 2025 13:16:52 +0000 https://www.financial-news.co.uk/?p=162405 Investors are underestimating the magnitude and speed of the US dollar’s weakening position, both in value and its dominance as the world’s reserve currency, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, one of the largest independent financial advisory firms. The dollar has seen its weakest start to the year since 2008, dropping over 4% [...]

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