Reports

Market Report: Central Banks drive stock markets for a change

  • FTSE 100 opens higher after is best streak in 10 months.
  • Sticky UK wage growth keeps rate cuts off the cards.
  • Prudential delivers as promised.
  • Unilever lands on a name for its Ice Cream spinoff.
  • US markets rally absent White House interference.
  • Oil rises on escalating tensions.

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“The FTSE 100 posted its best winning streak in 10 months yesterday, with its sixth session in a row of gains, and the good times are still coming with another...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/20/market-report-central-banks-drive-stock-markets-for-a-change/

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake rattles Monaco

Monaco; the marina and at the centre the Yacht Club de Monaco
Good Morning Monaco

Thursday, March 20, 2025

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake rattles Monaco

A series of earthquakes jolted Monaco and the surrounding Alpes-Maritimes region one the evening of Tuesday, March 18, leaving residents shaken but unharmed…

BeMed celebrates a decade of action against plastic pollution

This week marks the 10th anniversary of Beyond Plastic Med (BeMed), an initiative launched under the leadership of the Prince Albert II of...

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Market report: Supreme caution among central bankers amid global tariff turmoil

Susannah Streeter
  • Eyes turn to the Fed’s interest rate decision later amid tariff turmoil.
  • Bank of Japan keeps interest rates on hold as policymakers exercise caution.
  • Bank of England rate setters expected to sit on their hands, but a cut can’t be ruled out.
  • Oil prices dip back, amid small steps of progress on Ukraine ceasefire talks

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:

‘’Caution is set to be the name of the game today as investors assess crunch central bank...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/19/market-report-supreme-caution-among-central-bankers-amid-global-tariff-turmoil/

Monaco turns green as the Principality celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day

Monaco
Good Morning Monaco

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Monaco turns green as the Principality celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day The Princely Palace of Monaco was illuminated in vibrant green as the Principality joined the worldwide celebrations of Saint Patrick’s Day…

Monaco legal advisors push for banking reform to boost business The Monaco Chamber of Legal Advisors has called for urgent banking reforms to enhance financial access for businesses and safeguard the Principality’s economic edge…

in...

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Market Report: Investors dip their toes back into risky assets, gold’s appeal remains

Matt Britzman
  • FTSE 100 opens on the front foot, extending its recent rally
  • US markets rise for the second session in a row
  • Gold continues to push higher
  • Oil extends rally into a third day

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK markets have continued on the front foot, with yesterday’s close marking four consecutive days of gains for the FTSE 100, with another jump higher this morning. Positive earnings reports and growing optimism about China’s economic recovery helped...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/18/market-report-investors-dip-their-toes-back-into-risky-assets-golds-appeal-remains/

Monegasque parliamentary delegation strengthens ties with Mexico

Good Morning Monaco

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Monegasque parliamentary delegation strengthens ties with Mexico A Monegasque delegation led by National Council President Thomas Brezzo and Councilor Béatrice Fresko-Rolfo recently visited Mexico City to participate in the first international conference on women parliamentarians, organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union…

Monaco and France mark five years of empowering Mediterranean Youth with J-MED Monaco and France reaffirmed their shared commitment...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/18/monegasque-parliamentary-delegation-strengthens-ties-with-mexico/

SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 08 – 13 March 2025

John (Ioannis) Pavlopoulos, President Sea Guardian SG Ltd., Vice Admiral (ret.) H.N. , Honorary Commander in Chief of the Hellenic Fleet , Former Military Representative of Greece  to the NATO and EU 

THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE ​

​​ Brief Update No 25/09 Date: 14 Mar 2025

​​ STATEMENT

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...

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Bank of England: risks of inflation and interest rate confusion

Sarah Coles
  • On average, in February, people thought the inflation rate was 4.9%. In January it was actually 3%.
  • 41% of people said the interest rates on saving and borrowing had risen over the past 12 months, and only 28% said they had fallen.
  • In reality, the average rate on easy access savings accounts is down from 3.17% to 2.9%, while the average rate on a 1-year fixed rate savings account has dropped from 4.62% to 4.19% (Moneyfacts).
  • 34% of people expect interest rates to rise over the next...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/14/bank-of-england-risks-of-inflation-and-interest-rate-confusion/

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