CCY - Delayed Quote • USD GBP/USD (GBPUSD=X) Follow 1.2460 +0.0008 (+0.06%) As of 3:41 AM GMT+1. Market Open. All News Press Releases Falling pound puts FTSE on the front foot Sterling fell to a five-month low against the dollar this week, propping up multinationals in London's flagship index. Trending tickers: Tesla, ABF, Novartis, Taylor Wimpey, JD Sports The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Tuesday. FTSE 100 closes on fresh high and US stocks buoyant as earnings season kicks into gear Tesla is the stock to watch as it reports earnings after the bell on Monday. What is the true cost of the UK state pension? If you want to get a sense of the true value of the state pension, you can look at how much you would need to save into your own pension to match it. FTSE 100 closes at record high and Wall Street rises as stocks rebound UK's blue-chip index set a record high on Monday as a falling pound boosted corporate valuations. In the US, markets opened higher with Big Tech earnings in view. Higher UK interest rates could add £29bn to energy bills by 2050 The poorest fifth could see their total energy spending rise by £700 per year. Five eco-friendly homes for Earth Day The number of highly energy-efficient homes in the UK is steadily growing — check out this selection on Earth Day. Best and worst UK mobile phone providers The big four mobile providers all performed poorly for value for money, which could be linked to their use of mid-contract price hikes. 'Boutique hotel at sea': Virgin Voyages CEO hails Richard Branson's 'biggest endeavour' Nirmal Saverimuttu, CEO of Virgin Voyages, on the kid-free travel brand launched in 2021 by Sir Richard Branson. Trending tickers: Bitcoin, oil, gold, Netflix The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Friday. Best savings accounts that offer above inflation rates Check the best savings accounts to find a top-rated deal that works for you. Insurers impose 'tax on being poor' through monthly price hike, says Which? Which? asked 39 car insurers and 34 home insurers what annual percentage rates were being applied to monthly payments. Bank of England faces interest rates dilemma as job market cools Unemployment rose and pay growth was still stubbornly high, leaving the Bank of England with a choice on its hands at its next interest rates call. 'Britcoin' on hold as Bank of England considers blockchain tech The Bank of England is looking closely at the possibilities of distributed ledger technology, tokenisation and programmable money. Pound rises against dollar after hitting lowest point in five months The pound rallied against the dollar on Monday after a week in the doldrums. Dollar Gains as Central Banks in Europe Gear Up to Cut Rates Signs that central banks in Europe may diverge from the Federal Reserve are driving the dollar to its strongest levels in months. U.S. inflation is proving difficult to quell, raising the prospect of the Fed sustaining high interest rates. The Bank of England could also start cutting this summer if inflation continues to subside in the U.K., analysts say. UK economy grows slightly in February The UK economy grew for the first time since the summer, having slipped into recession at the end of 2023. Bitcoin price bounces back above $71,000 despite US inflation rise Bitcoin climbed back above the $71,000 mark on Thursday, despite the stock markets closing lower after a disappointing US inflation report. Gold rises to near record highs even as interest rate cut hopes fade From gold coins to ETFs and shares in mining companies, find out how to invest in the precious metal. UK interest rate cut more likely as pay growth slows The Bank of England has been urged to 'loosen its grip on growth'.
