Equity markets ended the session in mixed fashion, with declining bond yields offering some relief while a significant selloff in semiconductor stocks weighed heavily on major indices. The technology sector bore the
Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday as prospects of a peace deal between the United States and Iran grew, even as senior US officials warned that negotiations remained incomplete. Brent Crude
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The Corgi Lithography & Semiconductor Photonics ETF (EUV) has received a buy rating from analysts citing its targeted exposure to critical segments of the semiconductor supply chain. EUV’s structure focuses specifically on
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The Lady Mayor of the City of London, Susan Langley, is travelling to Australia this week in her role as the UK’s ambassador for financial and professional services. Her visit aims to
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President Donald Trump has declared that a peace deal with Iran is close, with the Strait of Hormuz potentially re-opening to commercial shipping within days. Trump announced on Saturday that the critical
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Nature Energy Solutions has purchased a 39.3% stake in Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), one of Kazakhstan’s largest mining conglomerates, in a significant ownership restructuring for the firm. The acquisition was made by
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Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday as hopes grew that the United States and Iran could be nearing a formal peace agreement, easing concerns over supply disruptions. Brent crude, the global
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Former Prime Minister and Chancellor Rishi Sunak has called for the Low Pay Commission to be abolished, saying ministers must take full control over setting the national living wage. Sunak admitted in
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A wave of new dating ventures is emerging in the UK with a shared mission: removing fake profiles, fraudulent users, and deceptive behaviour from online matchmaking. Dennie Smith, who owns a hairdressing
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Researchers at the UK Dementia Research Institute in Edinburgh are using artificial intelligence to accelerate the search for treatments targeting neurological conditions including motor neurone disease. Scientists analyse patient data, including voice
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The British government spends 25 times as much on benefits for young people as it does on programmes designed to help them find work, according to the author of a major government-commissioned
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