17 h. ago China metals tumble after trade war retaliation; London metals rebound on arbitrage trading

China metals tumble after trade war retaliation; London metals rebound on arbitrage trading  TradingView

Events

36 h. ago Future uncertain for London merchant as U.S. looks to close little

Future uncertain for London merchant as U.S. looks to close little-known trade loophole  CBC

Politics

52 h. ago ‘Hands Off’ protests begin across US to oppose Trump agenda – live

More than a thousand events expected in a show of defiance against US president’s ‘authoritarian overreach’Hundreds of protesters gathered in central London on Saturday as part of global demonstrations against Donald Trump’s administration. Crowds gathered in Trafalgar Square with banners that read “No to Maga hate” and “Dump Trump”. The rally is one of hundreds of so-called “hands off” demonstrations around the world – including in cities across the US, Paris and Berlin. The movement has been organised by more than 150 groups, including civil rights groups and trade unions. Among the protesters in London was Clarke Reinstein, 73, from Rhode Island, who told the PA news agency he was “disappointed in my fellow Americans” over the election of Donald Trump. “I’ve been in London for two months and I like being over here because people think a little differently,” he said, adding, “They made a mistake over Brexit – but they didn’t fall over like the Americans have.” A 37-year-old woman ...

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3 d. ago Betway Grand National Offer 2025: £30 in Free Bets & 100 Free Spins

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Economics

3 d. ago Sadiq Khan assures Londoners that Trump tariffs won't hit economy hard as stock markets plunge

The Mayor of London ‘fully’ supports the Prime Minister's efforts to secure a trade deal rather than slapping retaliatory measures on the United States

Economics

4 d. ago Trump’s ‘idiotic’ and flawed tariff calculations stun economists

‘Willing sycophants’ came up with simplistic formula that has thrown global economy into disarrayUS politics live – latest updatesUK politics live –latest updatesEurope live – latest updatesWaving a big chart as a prop in the White House Rose Garden, Donald Trump suggested his new tariff plan was simple: “Reciprocal – that means they do it to us, and we do it to them. Very simple. Can’t get simpler than that.”Perhaps a bit too simple. The method used to calculate the most important numbers in international trade, politics and economics has left some of the world’s leading experts shocked.Goods trade deficit: $291.9bnTotal goods imports: $438.9bnThose figures divided = 0.67, or 67%And halved = 34%Reciprocal tariffs are calculated as the tariff rate necessary to balance bilateral trade deficits between the US and each of our trading partners. This calculation assumes that persistent trade deficits are due to a combination of tariff and non-tariff factors that prevent trade from balanc...

Politics

4 d. ago Trump tariffs live: London Stock Exchange plummets with UK firms warning trade war will ‘wreak havoc’

Donald Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries

Events

4 d. ago London market falls sharply after Trump’s punishing trade tariffs

London market falls sharply after Trump’s punishing trade tariffs  The Independent

Politics

4 d. ago Starmer relieved as Trump imposes 10 per cent tariff on UK exports

Prime minister hopes trade talks between London and Washington could further reduce the levy

Politics

5 d. ago Alpha Capital to Offer 100% Live Prop Trading in London Following Initial 10

Alpha Capital to Offer 100% Live Prop Trading in London Following Initial 10-Trader Launch  Finance Magnates

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7 d. ago JPMorgan's London repo traders are leaving now bonuses are banked

JPMorgan's London repo traders are leaving now bonuses are banked  eFinancialCareers

Politics

8 d. ago ‘I would never be able to sing a song that a robot wrote’: Lucy Dacus on her new album’s themes of artistry and intimacy

As the indie singer-songwriter and Boygenius star releases her latest, highly personal solo record, she talks of her weariness of AI and digital art, the pressures of being in a public relationship, and her anger and fears in Trump’s USIn the shadow of a Hogarth painting, accompanied by guitar and violin, Lucy Dacus is singing about disappointment. The painting depicts Thomas Coram, founder of the Foundling Hospital in London’s Bloomsbury district. A shipbuilder by trade, he is portrayed in full baroque garb, a style usually reserved for the aristocracy. But amid the classical architecture and rich fabrics, he is shown as he was: the thread veins on his face, his feet not quite touching the ground. The setting is apt for Dacus’s disquisitions on life and love, and the ways they can exceed, or fall short of, the expectations we place upon them: the moments that feel exalted, idealised, as well as the times when reality intrudes on the fantasy.The Foundling Museum, the setting of toni...

Culture

1 week ago China’s Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade supply chains; WH Smith sells high street stores – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsShares in WH Smith have dropped by 2.4% in early stock market trading in London, as traders digest the sale of its high street stores for £76m.Less encouragingly, the UK’s trade deficit has widened.finished manufactured goods (£1.8bn)semi-manufactured goods (£1.2bn)oil (£0.6bn)other fuels (£0.3bn)“The UK’s current account deficit with the rest of the world widened slightly in the latest quarter, driven by falling exports of goods.Our balance of payments statistics for recent years have been updated to incorporate improved measurement of foreign direct investment and corrected trade data.” Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 27 March: Next on a roll after £1bn profit, car industry stocks shaken by tariffs

The hot streak for Next continued today after the retailer racked up £1 billion profit and upgraded guidance.

Economics

1 week ago 'The Knowledge' to be made easier in bid to safeguard London's beleaguered black taxi trade

Fewer than 15,000 licensed taxis left in the capital - down a third in a decade

Politics

1 week ago FTSE 100 Live 27 March: Next posts £1bn profit, car industry stocks shaken by tariffs

The hot streak for Next continued today after the retailer racked up £1 billion profit and upgraded guidance.

Economics

1 week ago Morgan Stanley's cuts include this senior credit trader in London

Morgan Stanley's cuts include this senior credit trader in London  eFinancialCareers

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2 w. ago 'Dries hair in record time' Dyson hairdryer hits sale with mega £100 price slash

You can currently get your hands on a limited-edition Dyson Hairdryer for less as it's currently on offer for the majorly reduced price of £100 in a limited-time sale

Economics

2 w. ago 'Perfect in every way' Dyson hairdryer that's 'lightweight and powerful' gets axed by £100

The brand loved by shoppers, hairdressers and celebs alike, Dyson, currently has a limited-edition Supersonic hairdryer on offer for a mega £100 less in this limited-time deal

Economics

3 w. ago Deutsche Bank's London fixed income traders wonder who got the €18m

Deutsche Bank's London fixed income traders wonder who got the €18m  eFinancialCareers

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