6 h. ago I stood beside thousands of anxious farmers – this Budget must give them hope

This Budget must show leadership, protect family farms and give rural Scotland confidence

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6 h. ago Investors' growing confidence in Scotland should persuade more Scots to feel the same

Scotland’s economic potential is clear with the growth of marine renewables, among other sectors, creating a sense of real momentum

Economics

12 h. ago UK economy is already reeling after months of Chancellor's chaos, economists warn as Rachel Reeves 'set to unveil series of badly designed tax rises' that will damage growth

Experts warned that months of speculation fuelled by Treasury leaks and the Chancellor herself has 'flatlined growth', with investors, consumers and homebuyers all delaying key decisions.

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7 d. ago Bitcoin price falls again as investors' fears grow of major AI crash

Slump comes as Google boss warns no company would be immune from impact

Economics

1 week ago Scotland’s high streets facing twin threats as clock ticks down to Christmas

“With Christmas just around the corner we ought to be seeing a more confident mood among Scotland’s retailers” – David Lonsdale, SRC

Events

1 week ago SoftBank shares dive after Nvidia sale puts AI valuations in spotlight – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as investors ponder AI valuations and SoftBank’s growing funding demands for OpenAIJapan’s government is growing anxious about its weakening currency.The yen, which has been generally weakening since the start of October, is approaching the significant level of ¥155 to the dollar, a point where Toyko has intervened in the markets before“We’re seeing one-sided, rapid currency moves of late.The government is watching for any excessive and disorderly moves with a high sense of urgency.”The reopening of the U.S. government has been a bittersweet elixir for the greenback.On one hand, risk is back on — stocks have caught a second wind, buybacks are flowing, and high-beta FX like AUD are catching the same tailwinds that power stocks. On the other hand, the same optimism that revives equity appetite also reawakens the yen’s old nemesis: carry.“We have delivered a resilient performance thanks to the hard work of our teams on the gro...

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2 w. ago Vodafone set to raise its dividend for first time in eight years following return to growth

Shares surge as investor cheer revenue growth and higher payout

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2 w. ago Sam Altman’s bet: Can OpenAI’s ambitions keep pace with industry’s soaring costs?

As investor jitters grow, the loss-making ChatGPT firm’s vast spending commitments test the limits of Silicon Valley optimismIt is the $1.4tn (£1.1tn) question. How can a loss-making startup such as OpenAI afford such a staggering spending commitment?Answer that positively and it will go a long way to easing investor concerns over bubble warnings in the artificial intelligence boom, from lofty tech company valuations to a mooted $3tn global spend on datacentres. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Growth in global demand for ‘green’ office buildings slows amid Trump policies

Fall reported by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as UN calls for accelerated action in buildings sector to meet global climate goalsThe growth in global demand for “green” office buildings has slowed after Donald Trump’s assault on environmental protection policies caused a slump in interest in the US, according to a survey of construction industry professionals.Building occupiers and investors across North America and South America expressed significantly lower growth in demand for green commercial buildings, a shift that “seems to be in response to a change in US policy focus”, according to a survey of members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics). Reported demand across the rest of the world also fell, albeit not as sharply. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'It says a lot': Scotland star champions Saudi move and addresses future with contract decision looming

Scotland defender backs Saudi transfer and points to Steve Clarke confidence.

Politics

2 w. ago Kazakhstan Showcases ‘Growth Case’ to Global Investors in London

Kazakhstan Showcases ‘Growth Case’ to Global Investors in London  The Diplomatic Insight

Economics

3 w. ago People urged not to miss tax deadline this week or face hefty HMRC fine

Advice Direct Scotland provides free and confidential help with tax returns.

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3 w. ago UK ‘second cities’ show strongest property yield growth for investors

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