Neil Behrmann

Morgan Stanley analysts are concerned that Iranian bombing and tanker holdups in the Arabian Gulf could cut global supplies by up to 3 million barrels a day.

Oil prices could breach US$100 barrier if supply disruptions persist: analysts

Workers outside the headquarters of the Bank of England in London. The central bank is expected to cut rates to around 3.25 per cent this year.
OUTLOOK 2026

UK economy expected to grow 1.4% in 2026 despite weaker unemployment

Reeves has maintained that she needs to show the markets that the UK government is fiscally prudent and needs to raise £30 billion to balance the books.
NEWS ANALYSIS

All eyes on UK’s Reeves and her tax moves at Nov 26 Budget

De Beers and other major players in the global gems industry are about to launch a marketing blitz in an attempt to boost the sales of natural diamonds.

Struggling natural diamond industry seeks to rediscover sparkle

Hedge fund tycoon Ray Dalio says the UK is stuck in a "doom loop" of rising debt, higher taxes and declining growth.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Why the UK stock market and pound continue basking in sunshine of global bull market

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the new trade agreements with India, the US and the EU show that the UK  is back on the world stage.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Trio of trade deals marks UK’s return to the world stage

In December last year, the UK officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). With the UK on board as the first non-founding member, the CPTPP now spans five continents and nearly 600 million people.

UK to reap CPTPP benefits with strong focus on Asia: official

Pedestrians in the City of London on Dec 23, 2024.  Fundraising from London’s IPOs fell by about 9 per cent in 2024 to US$1 billion.
NEWS ANALYSIS

From tax incentives to simplified rules, City of London needs fresh ideas to attract investment

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves says her government needs to “do more to grow our economy”, and reiterated her pledge to go “further and faster” to boost growth in order to raise living standards.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Faced with almost stagnant economy, UK’s Reeves promises all-out effort to kick-start growth

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has outlined six milestones that he wants voters to use in order to hold his government to account during this first term.
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UK’s Starmer seeks confidence boost as economy poised to expand by 2% in 2025