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Le Pen threatens Britain’s economy, Bank of England warns
The looming French election poses a threat to global financial stability and the British economy, the Bank of England has warned.
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How the Bank of England could hand Starmer an £11bn windfall
Changes to the Bank of England’s bond-selling process could hand Sir Keir Starmer up to £11.6bn a year, economists have predicted.
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Investors have no idea how exposed they are to the next market crash
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At 17%, this dividend stock has the highest yield on the FTSE 250
Grabbing high-yield stocks on the FTSE 250 is a great way to earn extra returns. But is the highest yield always the best choice? The post At 17%, this dividend stock has the highest yield on the FTSE 250 appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Guardian
Australia’s inflation rises to 4%, stoking concern interest rates could increase again
The consumer price index increased to its highest level in 2024, indicating the Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut interest rates soon
Reuters
Who owns France's debt and why it matters
President Emmanuel Macron's shock snap election has rocked France's bond market, the largest in the euro zone, as a strong showing for the far right and left wing parties in opinion polls exacerbates concerns about fiscal sustainability. Earlier in June, the risk premium France pays for its debt on top of Germany's neared levels last seen in 2012, during the euro zone debt crisis. The question is how much more turmoil the two-round elections on June 30 and July 7 could sow in bond markets.
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I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income
Ben McPoland considers one out-of-favour dividend stock from the mid-cap index that's carrying a mighty 10.7% yield right now. The post I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Will the Vodafone share price keep falling?
The Vodafone share price has been on a steady decline for a number of years now, but is there a turnaround on the horizon? Gordon Best takes a look. The post Will the Vodafone share price keep falling? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
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Investors think UK shares might soar after the general election! Are they right?
If history repeats itself, UK shares could surge following next Thursday's election. Here's one FTSE 250 stock Royston Wild thinks might shoot higher. The post Investors think UK shares might soar after the general election! Are they right? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
The Telegraph
‘New normal’ mortgage rate will be 4.5pc, says Lloyds
The boss of Britain’s biggest lender has said that mortgage rates will stick at a “new normal” of up to 4.5pc.
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Questor: This pharma giant’s multi-billion pound legal threat is making it a bargain buy
Questor relishes nothing more than the opportunity to purchase a high-quality company at a bargain-basement price.
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The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising?
The Lloyds share price has had a good run over the past year. Yet this writer thinks its valuation still looks cheap. So why isn't he ready to invest? The post The Lloyds share price has jumped a third in a year. Can it keep rising? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.
Benzinga
What's Going On With Nvidia Stock On Thursday?
Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) shares are trading lower Thursday in sympathy with Micron Technology Inc (NASDAQ:MU) after the company reported third-quarter financial results and issued guidance on Wednesday. Nvidia’s shareholders have approved all resolutions, including the compensation packages for CEO Jensen Huang. Huang’s compensation package for the 2024 fiscal year was approximately $34 million, marking a 60% increase from the previous year, CNBC reports. Also Read: For Every $1 Spent On Nvidia
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Turning a £10k ISA into a stunning £67,768 a year second income
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‘Golden age of cycling’ is over as Halfords’ profits slump
Halfords’ profits have plunged as thousands of people give up on cycling after a boom during Covid.
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£20k to invest? 3 steps that could unlock a £36,941 passive income
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Nvidia Stock Pulled Back. Why It’s Not Time to Buy Yet.
THE TRADER Nvidia stock has dropped—finally. But it’s not time to buy the dip just yet. If any stock appears unstoppable, it’s Nvidia. Since bottoming in November 2022, shares have gained more than 800%, making it the second-best performing stock currently in the index.
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At £28, this FTSE 250 gem still looks 70% undervalued to me
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Explainer-What's behind Volkswagen's $5 billion EV software bet on Rivian?
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Martin Lewis details how savers can get £18,570 tax-free in the 'right circumstances'
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Le Pen threatens Britain’s economy, Bank of England warns

How the Bank of England could hand Starmer an £11bn windfall

Investors have no idea how exposed they are to the next market crash

At 17%, this dividend stock has the highest yield on the FTSE 250

Australia’s inflation rises to 4%, stoking concern interest rates could increase again

Who owns France's debt and why it matters

I’d buy 11,987 shares of this UK dividend stock for £1,000 a year in passive income

Will the Vodafone share price keep falling?

Investors think UK shares might soar after the general election! Are they right?

‘New normal’ mortgage rate will be 4.5pc, says Lloyds

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What's Going On With Nvidia Stock On Thursday?

Turning a £10k ISA into a stunning £67,768 a year second income

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£20k to invest? 3 steps that could unlock a £36,941 passive income

Nvidia Stock Pulled Back. Why It’s Not Time to Buy Yet.

At £28, this FTSE 250 gem still looks 70% undervalued to me

Explainer-What's behind Volkswagen's $5 billion EV software bet on Rivian?

Martin Lewis details how savers can get £18,570 tax-free in the 'right circumstances'