
Economic news


Make London liquid again
Britain must break the self-reinforcing cycle of delisting businesses

Junk bond sales surge as companies try to beat fresh tariff uncertainty
Markets fear a new wave of volatility next month when a deadline for trade negotiations ends

Transatlantic interest rate rift widens as Trump piles pressure on Powell
US president frustrated at Federal Reserve’s wait-and-see approach while European Central Bank has cut rates again

Private equity firms overhaul exit strategies as IPO market slams shut
Executives prioritising break-ups or continuation funds as trade war kills off potential floats

Defined benefit pension reform will spur limited UK investment, officials warn
Rules to release surpluses will only extract 5% of £160bn in excess assets, according to departmental assessment