Gamblers predicted Brexit before traders on referendum night, study finds
Punters beat financial markets by an hour when it came to correctly predicting Brexit on referendum night, creating a golden opportunity to cash in, a study found.
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FTSE 100 lower on Fed inspired sell-off
The FTSE 100 edged lower on Thursday as the Fed inspired sell-off in the US dragged London’s blue-chip index into the red.
Market dominance of big four accountants to be challenged
Britain’s big four accountancy firms will have their stranglehold on the audit market challenged as part of a radical shake-up of the scandal-hit industry.
Scottish Budget at a glance
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Economy expected to grow but forecasters issue Brexit warning
The Scottish economy is on track to grow at its fastest rate since 2014 but Brexit could cause “substantial economic shock”, forecasters have warned.
Oil price tumbles on global demand concerns
London’s blue-chip index was dragged slightly lower by the tumbling price of oil as investors fret that supply could outpace global demand.
Sterling boosted by draft agreement between the UK and EU
The pound rallied on Thursday following the agreement on a draft political declaration about the UK’s future relationship with the European Union.
Markets trade lower amid Brexit concerns
Markets were lower on Tuesday as concerns about Britain’s departure from the European Union, Italy’s budget woes and the US-China trade relations weighed on investors.
From Shetland to Mull of Galloway: meet the banker always on the move
Taking the bank on the road isn’t a new idea; meet Norman Smith, who is continuing a tradition that was started by Royal Bank of Scotland in the 1940s.
Alliance Trust to let office suites in Dundee HQ
Major Dundee investment firm Alliance Trust has made office space available to rent in its flagship Dundee headquarters.