9 h. ago ‘The debasement trade’: is this what’s driving gold, bitcoin and shares to record highs?

Investors fear governments will not – or cannot – rein in borrowing so are putting their money elsewhereNils Pratley: the AI valuation bubble is now getting sillyInvestors are piling into assets such as gold, bitcoin and shares amid worries about government debt, central bank independence, and the weakness of major currencies such as the dollar. The trade has even been given a moniker: the “debasement trade”. But what does it mean? Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Footsie and gold soar to record highs as investors shrug off Bank of England's AI 'correction' warning

On a record-breaking day on financial markets, the FTSE 100 rose 0.7%, or 65.29 points to an all-time high of 9548.87, while bullion hit $4,059 an ounce.

Events

19 h. ago Gold price hits record high as people invest during global economic chaos

The precious metal has seen its biggest price explosion since the '70s rising by a third since April when US President Donald Trump announced tariffs which have disrupted global trade

Economics

39 h. ago Gold prices hit new high at $4,000 as investors turn to ‘safe haven’ amid fears of Trump policies and global conflicts

Gold has long been viewed as a stable investment in times of global and financial turmoil

Economics

47 h. ago Gold suddenly surges to record high as investors fear the US economy is in trouble

The record-setting price could help Americans sell their precious goods at a pawn shop. But it's a sign of broader economic fears.

Economics

69 h. ago UK's FTSE 100 retreats from record high; Mondi slumps after results

UK's FTSE 100 retreats from record high; Mondi slumps after results  Reuters

Politics

69 h. ago Long hot summer has made our booze stronger, say Britain’s cider makers

After record-high temperatures, sweeter fruit was harvested in the orchards and vineyards during summer

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3 d. ago London's FTSE 100 retreats from record high; Mondi slumps after results

London's FTSE 100 retreats from record high; Mondi slumps after results  Reuters

Politics

3 d. ago Record number of children in England are abused because parents think they are witches or possessed by black magic

The number of children in England suspected of being abused because of witchcraft, sorcery and black magic beliefs has surged to its highest level on record, the Daily Mail can reveal.

Society

4 d. ago Driver fury as parking ticket debt firms record ‘disproportionately high’ 63% profits

Parking ticket debt firms often charge drivers £70 on top of the cost of their fine

Economics

8 d. ago UK’s FTSE 100 share index hits record high; US jobs market weakens as companies cut workers – business live

FTSE 100 hits record high as global stocks celebrate best September since 2013UK business confidence falls to record low amid rising employment costsOver in the eurozone, the manufacturing sector has slipped back into contraction.Data firm S&P Global reports that factory operating conditions across the euro area deteriorated in September, due to a reduction in new order inflows and a sharper rate of job shedding. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago London's FTSE 100 hits new record high as healthcare stocks surge

London's FTSE 100 hits new record high as healthcare stocks surge  Reuters

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8 d. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London hits record high as global stocks cheer best September since 2013

FTSE 100 LIVE: London hits record high as global stocks cheer best September since 2013  Yahoo

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9 d. ago Renewables generate record share of electricity generation, figures show

The record was partly driven by a record high share in solar generation as the UK saw its sunniest spring on record.

Politics

1 week ago 5 top tips to get best value for your gold as Sun probe finds Brits ‘are being ripped off’ as price soars by 40%

PEOPLE selling their old gold are being “ripped off” online and on the High Street. With the price soaring to a record high – around 40 per cent up since the start of the year — millions have been flogging necklaces, rings and even teeth. But a Sun on Sunday probe has found some dealers...

Economics

1 week ago A lot at steak: US beef and cattle prices soar to record highs

From supermarkets to restaurants, rising meat costs amid tight supply and strong demand are hitting Americans hardIf beef is what’s for dinner, expect to pay more for it.The classic combination of tight supply and strong demand has pushed US cattle and beef prices to record highs, and there is little end in sight with farmers reluctant to expand their herds and selling off high-priced heifers to dig them out of debt. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ‘I became more and more tired – and then was diagnosed with a rare disease and liver failure’

With transplant waiting lists hitting record highs, 29-year-old Katie Howard faces years of putting her life on hold

Events

2 w. ago Whose tide is highest? Canadian towns battle it out over Guinness World Record title

For years Nova Scotia’s Burntcoat Head Park claimed the superior tidal height, but now a challenger from the far north is seeking the crownFor visitors to Burntcoat Head Park in Nova Scotia, a scramble along the russet shoreline of the Atlantic Ocean is a pilgrimage to the site of one of the planet’s great natural wonders.Twice a day, more than 100bn tons of seawater fills and drains the Bay of Fundy – a figure comparable to the flow of all the world’s freshwater rivers combined. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street's record week

Asian shares are trading mostly higher, cheered by a record-setting finish last week on Wall Street

Politics

2 w. ago Number of people declared insolvent hits record high with 16pc surge

Thousands of people were declared bankrupt or chose debt relief orders and individual voluntary arrangements

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