Author: Jordan

No one can deny that the rental market is changing, arguably more than it ever has before. Between shifting interest rates, tax pressures and regulatory changes, there has been much talk of a surge in landlords leaving the sector. According to a recent poll by software provider Alto, 34% of letting agents reported a large increase in landlords selling up, the majority of them being smaller landlords with one or two properties. But is the situation really as extreme as some might think, or can these changes actually be a positive thing for the rental market? And, perhaps…

Prayagraj: A major fraud in the name of gold loans has come to light at the Civil Lines branch of a private bank in Prayagraj, where fake gold was allegedly pledged with the connivance of authorized gold appraisers to secure loans worth lakhs of rupees.According to regional head and assistant general manager of the bank, Pankaj Verma, who lodged the complaint at Civil Lines police station, the bank follows a standard procedure in which authorized gold appraisers verify the purity and value of jewellery before sanctioning loans. Under this system, several borrowers were granted gold loans in 2023 after due…

Emerging market ‌nations now get the bulk of their foreign financing from the likes of hedge funds, pension funds and insurers, leaving them vulnerable to rapid outflows during crises, the International Monetary Fund said in a report. The share of the ​cash flowing into emerging market debt from portfolio investors has doubled over the past ​20 years to 80 per cent, the report found, as banks backed away from lending ⁠following the 2008 financial crisis. Since then, emerging markets have received cumulative inflows of close to $4 trillion, ​according to the report. In a chapter of its Global Financial Stability…

The market is, completely understandably, focused on artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscalers to determine whether there’s an AI bubble brewing. Those concerns are magnified by the share price performance of the leading hyperscaler companies in 2026 (see chart). The two that stand out the most are Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL), and a closer look at what bond markets are pricing in for their default risk says a lot about the two companies’ prospects and the market’s fears over an AI bubble. Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one…

Developer John Byrne’s Alstead Securities’ 160 Townsend is located in the heart of the city centre, close to Trinity College Dublin and Tara Street train station.Enterprise Ireland CEO Jenny MeliaThe property has up to 9,336.21 square metres (100,494 sq ft) available, which could accommodate up to 933 desks.Property agent JLL’s website lists the rent as up to €65 per sq ft a year. Sources told the Sunday Independent that Enterprise Ireland is seeking to lease the entire office building, indicating a potential rent of over €6.5m per year for the agency.However, it is understood that the amount set to be…

Apr 11, 2026 High-net-worth investors have shifted toward alternative investments and other methods to mitigate risk during recent market fluctuations, according to a report from Yahoo Finance. These households have utilized options contracts to hedge against particular risks within their portfolios.Market stress has been linked to geopolitical tensions, which some investors believe have recently shown signs of progress, lifting stock prices. However, analysts note that underlying uncertainty may persist. High-net-worth households now control a larger portion of investable assets compared to ten years ago, meaning their reactions to volatility can influence the broader market.Many traders and institutional investors in the…

ModaMortgages is launching a new range of limited edition buy-to-let products. The range includes two and five-year fixed products available for single dwelling properties, with rates starting from 3.39%. The range also features two and five-year fixes for HMO and MUFB properties with up to six bedrooms or units, with rates from 3.49%. All products are available to individual and limited company landlords, with the lender offering free valuations across its entire range. Roger Morris, group distribution director at ModaMortgages, said: “In a period when so much feels uncertain, I’m delighted we can provide some certainty by launching…

Nationwide Building Society has clarified a rule that applies to customers using the mobile app. The issue came to light after a question came in from a member over social media.They said they had switched to a new phone a few weeks ago and they were not able to enable biometrics on the new device. They asked: “How long is the waiting period to get these back?”Biometrics is a security feature using a marker unique to you to verify that it is you trying to access your account. This can include using your fingerprint or face recognition, to confirm your…

Current Rating and Its Significance MarketsMOJO’s Strong Sell rating for TransIndia Real Estate Ltd indicates a cautious stance for investors, signalling that the stock is expected to underperform relative to the broader market and its sector peers. This rating is based on a comprehensive evaluation of the company’s quality, valuation, financial trend, and technical outlook. Investors should interpret this as a recommendation to avoid new purchases and consider reducing exposure, given the prevailing risks and weak fundamentals. Rating Update Context The Strong Sell rating was assigned on 24 September 2025, when the company’s Mojo Score declined sharply from 36 to…

Africa THE Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 19 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Lagos ports. The NPA disclosed this in its daily publication, Shipping Position, made available to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos. It stated that the vessels were discharging at Apapa, Lekki and Tin-Can Island ports. According to the authority, the ships are laden with aviation fuel, petrol, diesel, bulk gas, bulk wheat and other cargoes. Other items being discharged include base oil, bulk urea, fresh fish, bulk fertiliser, soya beans, gasoline, containers and general cargo. The NPA also said that 44 ships carrying…