Reports

Market Report: FTSE fails to latch onto US rally as Spring Statement beckons

  • FTSE 100 flat.
  • US PMI data better than expected.
  • Chancellor in a tight spot ahead of Spring Statement.
  • Shell doubles down on LNG leadership and shareholder payouts.
  • Kingfisher profit guidance disappoints as cost pressures mount.
  • Brent Crude gains gather steam- tariff shift demand positive but supply negative.

Derren Nathan, head of equity research Hargreaves Lansdown:

“The FTSE 100 has opened flat today, pausing for breath despite strong gains on Wall Street yesterday. US markets are beginning...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/25/market-report-ftse-fails-to-latch-onto-us-rally-as-spring-statement-beckons/

Market report: Hopes of more targeted tariffs help boost investor sentiment

Susannah Streeter
  • 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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/24/market-report-hopes-of-more-targeted-tariffs-help-boost-investor-sentiment/

SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 13 – 18 March 2025

Brief Update No 25/10 Date: 19 Mar 2025

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This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) respective WebPages and products. All rights reserved. No part of this Risk Assessment may be reproduced in any form: electronic, mechanical, or...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/21/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-13-18-march-2025/

GLOBAL & REGIONAL FOCUS NOTES | Bulgaria: On the verge of joining the Eurozone

GLOBAL & REGIONAL FOCUS NOTES

Bulgaria: On the verge of joining the Eurozone

Structural challenges for medium-term economic growth

  • Economy has significantly converged with the EU average in the last 20 years
  • Still, chronic structural weaknesses (institutional, social, technological, etc) persist, keeping the country at a distance from the EU core economies
  • According to reputable institutions, the country lags mainly in government effectiveness, transport infrastructure, rule of law and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/21/global-regional-focus-notes-bulgaria-on-the-verge-of-joining-the-eurozone/

Monaco resident Eddie Jordan has died, aged 76.

Good Morning Monaco

Friday, March 21, 2025

Monaco resident Eddie Jordan has died, aged 76. He had been suffering from aggressive prostate cancer…

Monaco doubles down on tourism strategy after winning best European destination award Monaco’s tourism sector is riding high after being named Best European Destination, and the Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority (DTC) has outlined an ambitious strategy for 2025 to capitalize on this success…

Experts reassure after Monaco-area earthquakes, dismissing...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/21/monaco-resident-eddie-jordan-has-died-aged-76/

Market Report: Stock market rally stalls as economic concerns linger

Derren Nathan
  • FTSE 100 falls t amid ongoing economic concerns.
  • UK Consumer confidence rises but remains fragile.
  • JD Wetherspoon margins suffer despite resilient sales.
  • Heathrow fire another potential blow to growth.
  • US futures point to a lacklustre open.
  • Brent crude above $72 per barrel after OPEC+ surprises with planned cuts.
  • British government borrowing higher than expected.

Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“The FTSE 100’s down 0.5% this morning erasing much of the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/21/market-report-stock-market-rally-stalls-as-economic-concerns-linger/

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