News And Announcements
Nissan to drop UK production of Qashqai in no-deal Brexit scenario
Nissan is reportedly planning to cut production of its Qashqai model at its Sunderland plant if the UK crashes out of the European Union.
WTO cuts forecasts for global trade as tensions mount
The World Trade Organization has lowered its growth forecasts for global trade, blaming the slowing economy and ongoing tensions between the US and China.
Merrill sees rally in European shares, cyclicals to outperform defensives
Bank of America Merrill Lynch said on Tuesday that European cyclicals should outperform defensive stocks, as it initiated coverage of the airline sector in its latest strategy note.
Harland and Wolff shipyard rescued by London-based firm
The Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast has been rescued by London-based energy firm InfraStrata after it went into administration in August.
Brexit preparations help prop up ailing UK manufacturing sector
The UK manufacturing sector rallied slightly in September as Brexit preparations once again got underway, although the underlying outlook remained resolutely downbeat.
Eurozone manufacturing PMI hits seven-year low in September
Eurozone manufacturing activity fell to its worst level in seven years in September, according to data released on Tuesday.
UK house prices drop in September amid Brexit woes - Nationwide
UK house prices fell in September as Brexit-related uncertainty took its toll, according to the latest survey from Nationwide.