After a failing to sustain an early move to the upside, treasuries gave back ground over the course of the trading session on Tuesday. Bond prices pulled back well off their early highs, ending the day roughly flat. Subsequently, the yield on the benchmark ten-year note, which moves opposite of its price, ended the day unchanged at 4.875 percent after […]
Read moreThe European Union is better prepared to ensure its energy security ahead of the winter season, the State of the Energy Union Report 2023 says. The 27-nation bloc’s gas storage facilities were filled to 95 percent of capacity ahead of the winter of 2022-2023 and currently stand at more than 98 percent full today. The EU Energy Platform organised three […]
Read moreA MAJOR car brand is set to offer a bizarre new feature in its EVs in a bid to make them 'fun to drive'. The motors giant will introduce the once-universal component to give those missing the traditional driving experience a hit of nostalgia. Toyota has announced that it will give drivers the option to install a "manual transmission" into […]
Read moreA COUPLE who are the last residents standing on their street have opened up about what it's like living there after everyone else was forced out. Gail Roberts, 64, and her husband live just metres from a 70mph road – but say they don't want to leave their "dream home". But the couple say for months they've been arguing with students […]
Read moreHSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA.L,HSBC), a British lending major, on Monday reported a surge in pre-tax earnings for the third-quarter of 2023, reflecting a positive impact of a higher interest rate environment and a rise in revenue. In addition, HSBC said: “We also intend to initiate a further share buy-back of up to $3bn, which we expect to commence shortly and […]
Read moreBorrowers are being warned against the increasing number of low-rate high-fee mortgage deals on the market as they may not be entirely beneficial. Virgin Money has most recently launched a string of new fixed-rate mortgages with a one percent fee, which brokers have likened to “taking a leaf out of Skipton’s book”. However, these additional fees can carry a “nasty […]
Read moreExperts have suggested what “the most important document” is when inheritance tax planning and how it is the key to securing financial security for one’s family once they pass. Many people do not think about writing a Will until later in life, however, those with children and grandchildren should do this as soon as possible as it could save them […]
Read moreA benefits fraudster has been sentenced to nearly two-and-a-half years in jail after falsely claiming £250,000 worth of benefits. Hossein Najafi, 57, lived under two identities and claimed multiple benefit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). These included Personal Independent Payment (PIP), Employment Support Allowance (ESA), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and housing benefits. Under a false identity, […]
Read moreRay-Ban Meta smart glasses, £299, ray-ban.com and meta.com THE legendary sunglasses brand is looking to the future with these new smartglasses. The tech marvels may look like traditional Wayfarers or Headliners but can film your surroundings, take photos, play your favourite tunes and receive phone calls. Pairing with the MetaView app on your phone, they can be used almost as […]
Read moreGlobal equities remained under pressure from rising bond yields, concerns over the outlook for interest rates and an escalating conflict in the Middle East. Asian stock markets are also trading mostly lower, following the broadly negative cues from global markets on Friday, with the US Fed signaling rates will remain higher for longer than previously anticipated. Asian markets closed mostly […]
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