London pre-open: Stocks to edge up in quiet trade; FOMC minutes in focus
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Tuesday, with little in the way of news to move markets as we head towards the New Year, although investors will eye the latest minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee.
Read MoreBank of Georgia deputy CEO steps down
(Sharecast News) - Lion Finance Group said Mikheil Gomarteli, deputy CEO and head of payments at its Bank of Georgia subsidiary, was stepping down from executive roles on January 1 after 28 years with the business.
Read MoreTuesday newspaper round-up: Consumer spending, house prices, Octopus Energy
(Sharecast News) - UK consumers are reluctant to spend going into 2026 despite feeling almost as secure about their personal finances as they did at the beginning of the year, according to research. A study by the accountancy multinational KPMG found that concerns about the health of the UK economy were holding consumers back from spending, especially on eating out and big ticket items such as cars and furniture. - Guardian
Read MoreTuesday newspaper round-up: Consumer spending, house prices, Octopus Energy
(Sharecast News) - UK consumers are reluctant to spend going into 2026 despite feeling almost as secure about their personal finances as they did at the beginning of the year, according to research. A study by the accountancy multinational KPMG found that concerns about the health of the UK economy were holding consumers back from spending, especially on eating out and big ticket items such as cars and furniture. - Guardian
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