One minute markets: Stocks surge on Carney rate cut hope
Mark Carney today came riding to the rescue of lacklustre markets after dropping a strong hint that the next move by the Bank of England will be to cut interest rates.
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Ten Brexit tweets that shaped Wednesday
Today was all about Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Warning: if you’re a supporter, this might make uncomfortable reading.
Market musings: A tale of two indices emerging as blue chips surge again
The ongoing recovery for the UK’s largest companies continued apace today, while domestic names focused on the UK also showed signs of life, albeit remaining far below pre-Brexit levels.
Ten Brexit tweets that shaped today
Including the breaking news that Labour MPs have voted “no confidence in Jeremy Corbyn”, MRM’s guide to the tweets that shaped today’s Brexit events.
Market musings: Shares claw back some ground as bargain hunters emerge
Global markets bounced today as bargain hunters braved the Brexit-induced storm which has erupted over markets, propping up stocks around the world.
Market musings: Boris’ Britain under pressure as markets continue to slide
Brutal. That’s about the best way to describe the way markets have reacted since Thursday’s monumental decision by the British electorate to exit the European Union. Sterling has plunged, markets around the globe have moved sharply lower, and government bonds continue to plumb new depths. Amid one of the most dramatic spells for investors since the credit crunch, MRM is providing our own take on events, the first of which is below.
10 tweets that shaped today
With the effects of Brexit beginning to show in the political spectrum, here are our top ten tweets that shaped today’s news.
Beer & Bytes episode #18: Britain leads tech start up growth in Europe; interview with former IFA Chris Budd
In this week’s exciting edition of Beer & Bytes, the team delve into why Britain is such an attractive place…
Investors should monitor bond markets, not Brexit
Brexit won’t be a catalyst for a revaluation in bond markets until investors tire of current low yields, Thesis Asset Management’s Michael Lally has said.
Opposition MPs Come Together to Debate EU Referendum in Scottish Friendly Debate
A discussion hosted by Scottish Friendly on the potential effect of Brexit on savings provided a showcase for politicians from opposing sides to join together in arguing their respective cases. Conservative member of the Treasury Select Committee Chris Philp and Labour-Co-op MP Gareth Thomas, also Chair of the Co-op Party, made a formidable team for Remain. Making the case for Brexit were the controversial Conservative Peer Lord Howard Flight and Labour MP Kelvin Hopkins.
Beer & Bytes episode #16: #EUREF registration crash; creepy landlords & the Russian PM
This week’s episode returns to Britain’s impending #EURef to ask whether marketers can guard against website outages during huge traffic…
Beer & Bytes episode #15: Cityam allows PRs to run riot (ish), Broadmoor text alerts & marketing jargon
Why, hello there. MRM’s digital team are back, examining Cityam’s so-called bold move to let marketers upload advertorials to their…