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24/03/2022
Tough times in construction ahead
Construction is a tough game and recent increases in employment, material, and transport costs are only making it tougher, we have seen recently some very large casualties in the construction sector.
23/03/2022
Bank of England walks monetary policy tightrope: inflation fears trump recession risk for now
The Bank of England (BoE) raised interest rates for the third consecutive meeting last week, signalling to markets that taming inflation and containing second-round effects remains its priority. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) increased the base rate from 0.50% to 0.75%, resetting interest rates to pre-pandemic levels.
15/03/2022
European airlines braced for oil shock impact after surviving pandemic turbulence
European airlines can expect an uneven recovery in air passenger demand this year as the industry calibrates recovering international demand with near-term geopolitical headwinds which have already caused fuel costs to spike, disrupted airspace access and increased currency volatility. There are downside risks to recent air traffic demand forecasts.
07/03/2022
Risk Watch Essentials - February 2022
The tables in the following link summarise data essentials captured from Rodgers Reidy's daily Risk Watch publication, which provides a synopsis of the insolvency market for February 2022 including: W
02/03/2022
UK goods imports from non-EU countries leapfrogged mainland European imports for the first time in 2
In 2021, for the first time in 25 years, the UK spent £30bn more on imported goods from outside the European Union (EU), Britain’s largest trading partner, than from the 27-nation EU bloc, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures. At the same time, UK exports to EU countries fell.
01/03/2022
Automotive: Supply And Production Woes Persist
Prices for new and used vehicles soared to record highs amid historically low inventory levels at U.S. dealers whilst EV sales grew in 2021 amid new product offerings as plans of an all-electric futur 01/03/2022
Automotive: Rounding The Curve?
This past year for the U.S. automotive industry was marked by widespread supply chain and production issues, particularly due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. However, historically low ve
01/03/2022
B. Riley expands forensic & litigation consulting division with four senior professionals
International energy and commodity litigation experts, Wayne Wilson, Mike De Laval, Paul Brooks and Meredith Alfred, Join B. Riley Advisory Services LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B. Riley
25/02/2022
Government’s ambitious Levelling Up agenda offers abundant private capital opportunities
The government’s recent ‘Levelling Up the United Kingdom’ White Paper aims to reverse a sprawling set of deep-seated regional economic, political and social inequalities by 2030. The agenda will require up to £1 trillion in spending over the next decade, according to an analysis by The Good Economy (a social advisory firm), the Impact Investing Institute and Pensions for Purpose.
24/02/2022
New Rules Provide Another Lifeboat for Rescuing SMEs
After the British government announced an easing of COVID-19 restrictions and moving the country to a position of “living with COVID,” the full extent of the pandemic’s damage to UK businesses will come sharply into focus during the next 12-24 months. Many SMEs are already in a fight for survival, having been battered by rising input costs, increased borrowing and the curtailment of support measures. 09/02/2022
Risk Watch Essentials - January 2022
The tables in the following link summarise data essentials captured from Rodgers Reidy's daily Risk Watch publication, which provides a synopsis of the insolvency market for January 2022 including: Wi
08/02/2022
Cryptocurrency: the future is decentralised
2021 was a breakthrough year for the institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies. The sector has matured well beyond its early reputation as a payment method for criminal activity into a US$2 trillion asset class comprised of an eclectic mix of blockchain solutions for real-world problems and industries across finance, payments, digital ownership and scarcity, arts and collectibles, gaming, supply chains, healthcare, public services, and even governments.
01/02/2022
Automotive: Lack of Drive in the market
The U.S. automotive industry’s cyclical downturn continued in 2019. Most major manufacturers experienced strong demand for light trucks, crossovers and SUVs, while cars remained a sore spot for manufacturers across the industry.
31/01/2022
UK inflation soars to three-decade high intensifying monetary policy dilemma
UK inflation soared to a near three-decade high, reaching 5.4% in the 12 months to December, driven by the rising costs of energy, food, household and transport. The consumer price index (CPI) rose to the highest level, the hottest since May 1992, at 7.1%, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
05/01/2022
UK commercial property investors braced for higher borrowing costs
The refinancing requirement for UK commercial property investors is expected to climb next year, as extended loans during the pandemic expire. Overall, we expect alternative lenders to further increase market share, in a year when interest rate increases push up borrowing and hedging costs.Find an Expert
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