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IMF says UK is 'a long way' from recovery

Wed 22nd May 13, 12:21

Oliver Haill

A report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) into the UK economy has said the country is a long way from recovery and needs to rebalance.

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Europe open: Eurozone crisis on everyone's mind

ISTAT sees double digit Italian export growth through 2014; Schaeuble: Low ECB rates are justifiable; Banks deposited 81.75bn euros overnight at ECB 22 minutes ago

London midday: Stocks pull back as UK retail sales drop

Disappointing retail sales in the UK saw markets pull back from a 13-year highs on Wednesday morning while traders kept a close eye on central banks around the world. 59 minutes ago

UK factory orders rise less than forecast, CBI figures show

UK manufacturing orders in May increased less than expected but confidence is building in the sector, according to a report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) on Wednesday. 1 hour ago

RBS boasts 'plentiful' funds to meet capital requirements

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group said newly enforced capital requirements could be met by its current business plans, with 'plentiful surplus funding' available. 1 hour ago

Broker tips: ARM, Kazakhmys, Britvic

Shares in chip designer ARM Holdings were under heavy selling pressure on Wednesday following the group's investor day this week, with a number of brokers choosing to remain cautious on the name given the stock's sky-high valuation after a strong rise so far this year. 2 hours ago

Inland Homes wins planning permission for residential development

Inland Homes has been granted planning permission for 101 homes in Chelmsford, east England. 2 hours ago

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Are the Equity markets too confident to ignore geo-political risk and war?

By Ronnie Chopra

The markets seem to be extending their highs in recent days with no concern about the continuing threat of war in the Middle East.

This morning, news that Israeli and Syrian forces have exchanged fire across the ceasefire line in the occupied Golan Heights was largely ignored by the financial markets. 

Sharp fall in silver today – fallen to levels not seen since September 2010

By Ronnie Chopra

This morning silver fell to levels not seen since September 2010 as commodity prices slumped overnight in Asia and this extended in early London trading. Although here is plenty of physical buying from China, India and the Middle East – there is heavy computer ETF selling.

A strong dollar and outperforming equity markets have shifted investor’s attention to more risky assets with silver suffering.

Has the dollar rallied too far, too quickly?

By Ishaq Siddiqi

Despite general US data thus far this week coming in a little softer, the dollar retains a bid tone, as US risk markets keep on posting new highs despite much speculation on whether USD may have rallied a little too far, too quickly.

Today we await CPI numbers and US data including housing, jobless claims and the Philly Fed.)

Will the yen fall again?

By Zoe Fiddes

The depreciation of the Japanese yen has been an ongoing process for many months now, and recent developments have contributed to its continued decline. However, upcoming data might change the direction upwards.

Japan’s currency is once more weakening compared to the US dollar. 

Bad news baked into the mining sector

By Brenda Kelly

Despite the fact that it’s only mid- May, the FTSE100 looks set to record a new high for the 12th consecutive month.

Compared to the likes of the Dow, the Dax and the S&P500, the FTSE being quite heavily weighted with the financial and mining sector has dragged itsheels in re-acquiring a record high level. Perhaps it’s the mining sector that is serving as a drag which since February has seen a total decline of almost 25%.

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