- FTSE 100 rises in early trade amid hopes looming US tariffs will be more focused.
- Oil prices gain some ground as talks set to get underway between Russian and US officials over Ukraine.
- US markets set for a steady start to the week with optimism increasing about targeted trade policy.
- Risks remain for severe duties with hearing due at International Trade Commission on big duties on Chinese manufactured ships docking at US ports.
- Gold hangs near record highs while Bitcoin...
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Greece in the World today
Honoured to participate among world acclaimed Greeks in today’s programme organised by Thanasis Houpis of Voice of Greece / ERT and cover the despicable attacks against Merchant ships by the Houthi and others in the Red Sea and elsewhere:
Our part is between 20’42” and 28’02”.
With Greek Ocean Going Shipping being number one on...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/18/greece-in-the-world-today/
Market Report: AI names stage a mini rebound, but volatility lingers
- Brief reprieve for UK stocks quickly fades away
- US market volatility continues
- Halma’s steady progress looks attractive
- Soft RICS Housebuilder survey
- Gold shines while traders remain cautious on Bitcoin
- Oil prices under pressure from trade tensions
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“UK markets may have ended a 6-day losing streak in yesterday’s session but that feeling of positivity looks set to quickly fade away, with the FTSE 100 opening 0.3% lower. Volatility is the...
Market report: Tariffs threaten to reignite inflation
- Wariness remains on markets as high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come in.
- US consumer price data in focus amid concerns trade policy will inflame prices.
- Ceasefire hopes are higher, after talks between Ukraine and the US in Saudi Arabia.
- Oil prices hover near six-month lows amid concerns about lower global growth and energy demand.
- Balfour Beatty’s resilient results show that outgoing CEO Leo Quinn has set a high bar.
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets,...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/12/market-report-tariffs-threaten-to-reignite-inflation/
Andreas Stamatopoulos of Flash 99,4 interviews John Faraclas live on current geopolitical and shipping issues
Continuing from the 13th of January 2025 interview, world acclaimed journalist Andreas Stamatopoulos, questions allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on:
- The raging wars in Ukraine and the Middle East under the Donald Trump administration
- The Tariffs situation and how the “parties” involved will counter / behave.
- The position of Europe in this mele of Wars and Tariffs
- De-Globalisation and Decarbonisation.
- The Tembi train despicable accident with 57 victims and how the Shipping industry tackles...
Market Report: US recession fears send investors running for cover
- UK markets steady at the open
- UK retail sales benefit from Valentine’s bump
- Boohoo revives the Debenham’s name
- US market turmoil led by tech stock selloff
- Brent holds its floor around $69 a barrel
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“UK markets have managed to find some footing after yesterday’s global market selloff, with the FTSE 100 broadly flat at the open. Markets are jittery and volatility seems like the only certainty while the White House pushes hard...
Market report: Investors on edge as tariff net tightens
- FTSE 100 opens down as Trump tariffs become reality.
- UK shop prices rise at fastest level in a year.
- US stocks have their worst day of 2025 as NVIDIA sheds over 8%.
- Bitcoin falls 3% erasing weekend gains.
- Defensive stocks offer some respite.
- Brent crude at 3-month low.
- Record sales for Greggs as clouds gather.
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“The FTSE 100 has retreated from record highs this morning, taking direction from Wall Street where stocks had their worst day...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/04/market-report-investors-on-edge-as-tariff-net-tightens/