Earnings beats ease concerns over record U.S. stock rally

Firms will benefit from reduced costs and greater flexibility and find it easier to comply with the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), following reforms set out today by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA). The changes, which come as the first phase of a multi-stage package of reform from Government…

West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US crude oil benchmark, is trading around $79.00 during the early European trading hours on Friday. The WTI heads for its biggest weekly advance since April as rising tensions in the Middle East raise fears of oil supply disruption.  The BBC reported on Thursday that the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that…

Pharming Q2 2026 slides: Joenja growth offsets RUCONEST pressure

Minutes Item 1 – Welcome The Governor began the meeting by thanking attendees for joining and reminding participants of the purpose of these meetings. The Governor made clear that the MPC would be in listening mode, and that the meeting would be conducted in accordance with relevant competition and conduct laws, as per the terms…