Following the Bank of England’s (BoE) decision not to raise interest rates last week, Finance Monthly has heard from a few sources who have provided expert commentary. Richard Haymes, Head of Financial Difficulties at TDX Group: The decision is good news for those living in debt or teetering on the edge of financial difficulty. We […]
Behind the Design is a series of sleek and concise videos about the design of everyday objects we take for granted. This episode uncovers the anti-capitalist roots of the Monopoly board.
Investors around the world choose commodities as a means of either advancing their trading strategies or hedging against investments in stocks, forex or cryptocurrencies. But which commodities are they choosing? In this article Finance Monthly discusses five of the best, looking at the current market conditions and how things might change in the near future. […]
2018 is expected to be the year for high street collapses, and it’s already looking like a grim year for retail survival, never mind growth. In the UK 2017 saw even more shops go bankrupt, and the last decade has only been exemplary of a slow decay for British shopping, from Woolworths, BHS and JJB […]
Cryptocurrency has risen in popularity over the last year, with the total market cap now standing at over $300 billion. The gaming industry, which is expected to be worth $143 billion by 2020, is benefiting from the use of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Gamers are, after all, aware of the concept already. Virtual money has […]
In 2017 a grand 50 US retailers filed for bankruptcy, including Toys R Us, True Religion and RadioShack, and 2018 is set to be just that much harsher for US malls and high streets, with over 3600 stores set for closure. Above, Finance Monthly takes a look at 5 of the most anticipated ‘closing downs’ […]
While he retains a strong voter base in the conservative heartlands of North America, the Presidency of Donald Trump continues to be defined by an excess of smoke and a seemingly endless hallway of mirrors. Nothing embodies this better than the former real estate mogul's comprehensive tax reform plans, which has been presented as legislation […]
A rapid ramp-up of European banks' bail-in buffers is critical because the authorities' ability to support failing banks is now heavily constrained, S&P Global Ratings said in a new report, "The Resolution Story For Europe's Banks: The Clock Is Ticking." "The UK, Switzerland, and Germany aside, European banking systems today typically lack the sizable buffers […]
Penningtons Manches recently revealed that British companies are enjoying an unprecedented period of investment from West Coast-based US firms, with 74 deals contributing to a total value of £1.08 billion in 2017 – the first time Silicon Valley investment into the UK has broken the billion-pound mark. The new report from Penningtons Manches, Golden Gate to Golden […]
Starting a small business is the ultimate working dream for many. When you take the plunge to finally make it happen you’ll have lots to think about. One of the major considerations will be securing funds. If you’re starting off a new business you may need a hand to get your vision off the ground. […]
Investors should expect an increase in market volatility and ensure that they are properly diversified, warns the senior analyst at deVere Group. The warning from Tom Elliott, International Investment Strategist at deVere Group, comes as US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States will exit the Iran nuclear deal and impose “powerful” sanctions. […]
Just last month Facebook was found to have been providing user data to Cambridge Analytica, which would then allegedly use this data to influence users. More recently it has been reported that music, and such apps as Spotify, could be providing the Bank of England with data on consumer moods. How far can behavioural data […]
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