11 February 2016 Week In Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY BANKING ON GLOOM: Last week saw further turmoil in the FTSE 100; the index which encompasses the 100 largest companies on the London Stock Exchange. This part of the market has seen wildly fluctuating fortunes over the last few months, with swings of up to… Continue reading Issue 40: 2016 02 11:Week in brief Financial
Tag: Glencore
Issue 24: 2015 10 15: Business News
15 october 2015 Week in Brief: Business and the City TAKE MORE ZINC: Or rather, less. Glencore, the struggling mining and commodity trading giant which has seen its share price slump over the past few months, has taken vigorous but brave action to begin to deal with its problems. Following on its announcement that it… Continue reading Issue 24: 2015 10 15: Business News
Issue 22: 2015 10 1: Week in Brief FINANCIAL
1 October 2015 Week in Brief:BUSINESS AND THE CITY MINING THE DEPTHS: Glencore, once many investor’s favourite mining and commodity share stock, but recently much bruised by volatile commodity markets and an even more wobbly share price, suffered a 30% fall in its market value on Monday after weekend commentary by analysts about grim prospects… Continue reading Issue 22: 2015 10 1: Week in Brief FINANCIAL
Issue 19: 2015 09 10: Week in Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY
10 September 2015 Week in Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY WORLD ECONOMY: The slowdown in the Chinese economy is affecting share prices across the world. A survey of China’s manufacturing sector reported a 6 year low. The downturn has affected oil prices with Brent crude now trading at below US$50 a barrel. In the… Continue reading Issue 19: 2015 09 10: Week in Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY
