Time to dig in for the fight. Usually, at least for the last decade, a dovish Federal Reserve would help boost risk sentiment. But we are in different times and however accommodative monetary policy remains, the market needs a lot more, like a patient hooked on painkillers. Whilst the Fed last night committed to keeping rates at zero […]

After the travails of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse, investors hoping things calm down a bit this week will be disappointed.

Mixed start for stocks following a solid performance in the prior session and a mixed one in the US. After a slow start European stock markets – the Stoxx 600 and DAX – eked out fresh records Thursday and the FTSE 100 managed to hit its highest level in 20 months. In the US, the Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose but the Dow was dragged into the […]

Is Boris a busted flush? Of course! But can he cling on? Less savaged by a dead sheep, the big dog, trying to cajole his flock, was headbutted by a gnarly old ram. If Sue Gray’s report lets the PM off, he could yet have enough political capital to hold on, but only for a […]

International expansion is not as easy as it looks – just ask the boards of Purplebricks and Domino’s. Michael Bruce, found and chief executive of Purplebricks, is stepping down after a torrid year for the company. COO Vic Darvey is stepping into the breach. That means we’ve seen the poor performance recently claim 3 CEOs – in February […]