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Halifax let both 42 and 44 Howardsgate as joint units, however a new application looks to reinstate an entrance at number 44. According to a Rightmove listing for the commercial property, “the property is to be subdivided back into two Class E units”, offering more retail space in the town centre. If approved, the door would match the colour of neighbouring shops and will have a flat threshold suitable for wheelchair users. The selected glazed doors have been proposed to enhance the conservation area and maintain the materiality and character on the retail unit and surrounding area. The privacy film…

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEWGold has been stuck in a consolidation for almost a month now despite lower real yields, looser financial conditions and a weaker US dollar. The main thing that’s been capping the bullish momentum has been the more hawkish Fed’s stance.This is unlikely to change anytime soon as even if the US-Iran war officially ends and the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the increase in economic activity might keep inflation higher for longer and force the Fed to hold rates steady. Nonetheless, the reopening of the Strait should give the market a boost in the short-term as it would ease…

8:02 AM, 27th April 2026, 2 hours ago Several lenders have cut buy to let mortgage rates and expanded product ranges, with changes spanning five-year fixes, trackers and short-term let deals. Fleet Mortgages has reduced pricing by 20bps on its 3% fee, 75% LTV five-year fixed products across standard, limited company and HMO and MUFB ranges. Rates now stand at 5.04% for standard and limited company borrowing and 5.49% for HMO and MUFB. Alongside the cuts, the lender has reintroduced a wider set of five-year fixed options. These include zero-fee and £3,999 fee products, with standard and limited company pricing…

Experienced investors in commodity cycles understand a counterintuitive truth: the most rewarding setups rarely announce themselves with fanfare. Across multiple decades of precious metals trading, the periods that generated the greatest long-term returns were not the dramatic, headline-grabbing rallies, but rather the quiet, seemingly directionless phases that preceded them. When prices stop moving, most retail participants lose interest and rotate capital elsewhere. Institutional money, by contrast, uses exactly these windows to accumulate positions at compressed valuations. This investor psychology dynamic sits at the core of the current gold and silver setup. The precious metals complex is exhibiting what technicians describe…

Light Science Technologies, the technology and manufacturing business targeting issues including global food security and fire safety, has seen a dip in revenues and widened losses in its latest annual results as it moves through a “transitional period.” According to audited results for the year ended 30 November 2025, revenue at the firm stood at £8.6m, down from £12m in the year prior, which Light Science said reflected the deliberate reshaping of its portfolio and an anticipated reduction in lower-margin Contract Electronics Manufacturing (CEM) activity. Meanwhile, the company posted a loss before tax of £0.89m, widening from a £0.03m loss…

When you travel abroad, every card payment usually carries a currency conversion charge. A zero-forex-markup credit card removes this added fee, letting you pay almost exactly the network rate. For Indian travellers spending in foreign currency, this means clearer pricing, lower costs, and smoother budgeting for international trips.What Does “Zero Forex” Really Mean?“Forex markup” is an extra percentage added when a purchase is not in INR. Zero-forex cards do not add that layer. You still get conversion at the network rate and taxes, but you avoid the issuer’s additional markup. This suits students paying fees, shoppers on overseas sites, and…

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via EmailAnita Gupta, CIO at Wealthbrix Capital Partners says market sentiment remains positive despite high oil prices. She discusses how the markets are betting the energy shock is transitionary, and how the AI trade is still driving a global rally. Source link

Markets across major economies are exhibiting elevated volatility in April 2026, prompting institutional and high-net-worth investors to reassess portfolio construction amid a confluence of structural headwinds. While U.S. equities have demonstrated resilience—the S&P 500 and Nasdaq remain relatively stable—economists and investment strategists are flagging persistent macroeconomic risks that warrant a defensive posture. The global investment community is increasingly allocating capital to alternative assets, particularly precious metals and select digital currencies, as hedges against labor market disruption, geopolitical instability, and monetary policy uncertainty. Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj, CEO of CEOWORLD Magazine and a recognized voice in global investment strategy, has…

Gatehouse Bank has reduced rental rates by 0.29% on its two-year fixed buy-to-let products for UK expats and international residents, effective 24 April 2026. The cuts apply across the bank’s two-year fixed BTL range for overseas borrowers, covering its green home finance products and options for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and Multi-Unit Freehold Blocks (MUFBs). Gatehouse Bank accepts applications from individuals and UK-registered SPV limited companies. Borrowers purchasing or refinancing a property with an energy efficiency rating of A or B can access the bank’s green home finance range, which offers a further 0.10% reduction on the…

(HedgeCo.Net) The latest data from SS&C’s closely watched Redemption Indicator delivered a notable signal to the alternative investment industry this week: redemption pressure is easing. The metric, which tracks investor withdrawal activity across hedge funds, declined to 1.26%—a multi-month low that suggests institutional allocators are regaining confidence after a volatile start to the year. While a single data point does not define a trend, the implications of this decline are significant. After a period marked by heightened uncertainty, macro volatility, and persistent questions about liquidity, the apparent stabilization of capital flows points to a broader recalibration within the hedge fund…