Financial deregulation is back in vogue. In the ongoing quest for economic growth, even Chancellor Rachel Reeves has embraced the trend.
What happened overnight – Thursday 24th July 2025
Asian markets climbed on Thursday amid optimism that the recent US-Japan tariff deal could pave the way for further trade agreements.
EU Prepares €100bn Tariff Retaliation Plan as Trade Deadline Looms
The European Union has drawn up a €100 billion (£86.6 billion) package of retaliatory tariffs against the United States, should trade talks collapse and Washington move ahead with a 30%
What happened overnight – Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Japanese stocks hit one-year high after US trade deal
What happened overnight – Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Asian Stocks Ease After Multi-Year High Ahead of Earnings Rush
What happened overnight – Thursday 17th July 2025
Asian stocks were subdued as investors awaited earnings from major tech firms and remained uneasy over the uncertain future of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.
What happened overnight – Wednesday 16th July 2025
Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday as higher-than-expected US inflation dragged most Wall Street stocks lower.
What happened overnight – Tuesday 15th July 2025
Asian Markets Rise as Tariff Talks and US Data Loom
Wall Street Steady as Traders Eye Possible Trump Retreat on Tariffs
US stock indices are hovering just below record highs this afternoon, as speculation mounts that President Donald Trump may backtrack on his latest wave of tariff threats.
What happened overnight – Friday 11th July 2025
Asian Markets Mixed as Wall Street Hits Record High; Chinese Stocks Lead Gains
What’s happened so far – Thursday 10th July 2025
Global Stocks Advance Despite Trump’s Tariff Threats
What happened overnight – Wednesday 9th July 2025
The US dollar hovered near a two-and-a-half week high, while copper surged to a record peak overnight, following Donald Trump’s escalation of global trade tensions.