British Prime Minister Theresa May, who also serves as the MP for Maidenhead, will travel to Brussels tomorrow to meet with the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator, Michael Barnier, and the head of the EU Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, … [Read more...]
Poll: UK Coalition Government Would Secure Best Brexit Deal
According to a poll of economists by the Reuters news agency, a victory for the ruling Conservative Party would put the UK in the strongest position for Brexit negotiations with the EU. 14 of the 30 economists polled said that a victory for the … [Read more...]
Overview: FTSE 100 Index Down By Around 1% As Market Closes
The FTSE 100 Index, the listing for the 100 largest PLCs on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), was down by approximately 1% as the market closed on the 30/01/2017. Tesco PLC was the biggest loser, with its stock price declining by more than 4%, falling … [Read more...]
BP: Demand for Oil Will Continue to Increase, Despite Growth of EV Market
According to multinational energy giant, BP, international demand for oil will still be increasing in 2035, despite massive growth in the electric vehicles market. It has been estimated that the number of electric vehicles on the road will increase … [Read more...]
Oil Production Rapidly Declining in Asia
According to data released by Wood Mackenzie, a research consultancy group, oil production is falling in Asia faster than anywhere else in the world. Wood Mackenzie estimates that by 2020, oil production will have fallen by around 13%, to 6.5 billion … [Read more...]
Syria’s Weak Currency is Pushing It Towards More Domestic Production, and More Exports
The Syrian Pound has never been a strong currency, but the conflict has caused it to significantly depreciate relative to other currencies. Syria's weaker currency means that it is more expensive for Syrian firms and consumers to import goods. It … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Access the FOREX Market
The Foreign Exchange (FOREX) market is the world's largest market, in terms of volume traded. It serves as a market for exchanging currencies. Much of the trading is speculative, carried out by investors who are looking to generate a profit by taking … [Read more...]
Rebels Have Seemingly Lost the Battle of Aleppo, Time to Withdraw
Towards the end of October, rebel groups in the city of Aleppo, including ex-Al Qaeda affiliate, Fateh Al-Sham, launched an offensive aimed at breaking the government’s siege. The offensive began with heavy shelling, and the detonation of several … [Read more...]
The Basics of Trading Earnings Data
PLC's have a legal obligation to regularly publish their financial performance data. This presents an investment opportunity for investors, as the publishing of this data can cause the value of a stock to increase, or decrease massively. EPS … [Read more...]
Summary: Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)’s Stock Down as NASDAQ Closes Today
As trading halted today (11/10/2016), Tesla Motors Inc's stock price was down by 0.42%, equivalent to $0.85. A share in the American electric car producer is currently valued at $200.10, giving the corporation a market capitalization of $30.41 … [Read more...]