Santander branch closures: 95 UK branches to be shut in digital banking shift
Santander has announced plans to close nearly a fifth of its UK branches as part of a broader network overhaul, putting 750 jobs at risk. The retail bank will shut…
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USD/ZAR forecast: wedge forms ahead of Fed, SARB rate decisions
The USD/ZAR exchange rate retreated on Monday morning as tensions between the US and South Africa rose. It dropped to a low of 18.20, 5.40% below the highest level this…
USD/CHF analysis: forms bearish pattern ahead of SNB, FOMC
The USD/CHF exchange rate moved sideways on Monday morning as focus among investors shifted from the upcoming Swiss National Bank (SNB) and Federal Reserve interest rates decisions. It rose to…
USD/JPY forecast: signal ahead of FOMC and BoJ decisions
The USD/JPY exchange rate tilted upwards on Monday morning as investors focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve (FOMC) and Bank of Japan (BoJ) interest rate decisions. It rose to a…
President Trump says he will talk to Putin on Tuesday about rnding the ar in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters aboard Air…
President Trump says he will talk to Putin on Tuesday about rnding the ar in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters aboard Air…
Could the US default on its debt this year?
The US debt currently sits at around $36.6 trillion and the government is, once again, approaching its legal borrowing limit.With no clear plan to raise the debt ceiling, analysts warn…
How a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire could reshape energy markets
Ukraine’s potential agreement to a US-negotiated ceasefire could have far-reaching consequences for the global commodity market. If implemented, this ceasefire could lead to a significant shift in commodity prices and trade…
Why is NHS England being scrapped?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to dismantle NHS England, shifting its operations back under direct government control. The move aims to streamline the healthcare system, reduce administrative…
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European alcohol as US-EU trade war escalates
The US-EU trade dispute has intensified, with US President Donald Trump threatening to impose a 200% tariff on European wine, cognac, and other alcohol imports. This move comes in response…