Barclays Stock Down 0.43%, UK Lenders Plan to Tighten Consumer Spending

Barclays (BARC) stock ended Wednesday down 0.43% following the news that KKR, a private equity firm, will not invite the bank to lucrative deals in the future. Jes Staley, the bank’s chief executive, backed his brother-in-law in a dispute against KKR, leading to the announcement. KKR urged the bank to remember its “responsibilities” to clients,…

The Global Financial Markets: The Impact of Donald Trump’s First 100 Days

The Global Financial Markets: The Impact of Donald Trump’s First 100 Days

The clock stopped on Donald Trump’s first 100 days as the 45th president of the United States of America on Saturday 29 April 2017. There have been mixed reactions to his achievements; however, if you look at the financial markets, the general feeling is that ” There have been mixed reactions to his achievements; however,…

The FTSE’s Relationship with Its European Counterparts

The FTSE’s Relationship with Its European Counterparts

The FTSE UK Index Series has always held strong relations with its mainland, European partners. Every country has their own share indices, and the FTSE is incredibly reliant on many of its European neighbors when it comes to its performance. Various factors affect the relationship between the FTSE and the DAX for example, with many…

How to Inspire Trust In Your Potential Investors

How to Inspire Trust In Your Potential Investors

Asking for funding and meeting with investors can be a pretty standard part of many business owners’ and entrepreneurs’ lives. When it’s time for you to go to would-be investors, despite the necessity of it, that doesn’t make it any less anxiety producing for even the most seasoned professionals. It’s important that you’re able to…