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Despite ongoing weakness in China, Richemont, the owner of Cartier, reports a 10% increase in sales during the December quarter.

Despite ongoing weakness in China, Richemont, the owner of Cartier, reports a 10% increase in sales during the December quarter.

UK homeowners prepare for increased mortgage payments as interest rates rise.

UK homeowners prepare for increased mortgage payments as interest rates rise.

The UK housing market experiences a decline in home prices for the first time in nine months, resulting in cracks appearing.

The UK housing market experiences a decline in home prices for the first time in nine months, resulting in cracks appearing.

The real estate market in Europe is predicted to regain momentum in 2025.

The real estate market in Europe is predicted to regain momentum in 2025.

The 10-year Treasury yield remains above 4.5% following the Fed's indication of a slower pace for interest rate cuts.

The 10-year Treasury yield remains above 4.5% following the Fed's indication of a slower pace for interest rate cuts.

The fall in the London listing of French broadcaster Canal+ after its spinoff from Vivendi is 16%.

The fall in the London listing of French broadcaster Canal+ after its spinoff from Vivendi is 16%.

Following political turmoil, France's Macron appoints centrist Bayrou as new prime minister.

Following political turmoil, France's Macron appoints centrist Bayrou as new prime minister.

After Trump's victory, both UK and EU leaders desire a reset, and this desire is now shared by voters.

After Trump's victory, both UK and EU leaders desire a reset, and this desire is now shared by voters.

A look at Greece's deserted towns reveals a nation grappling with a severe 'population crisis'.

A look at Greece's deserted towns reveals a nation grappling with a severe 'population crisis'.

UK business confidence drops to its lowest point in nearly two years following the Labour budget.

UK business confidence drops to its lowest point in nearly two years following the Labour budget.

Inflation in the UK increased unexpectedly to 2.3% in October.

Inflation in the UK increased unexpectedly to 2.3% in October.

Concerns rise about Britain's growth plans, prompting speculation of potential tax increases.

Concerns rise about Britain's growth plans, prompting speculation of potential tax increases.

The 10-year Treasury yield experiences a slight increase after a week of gains.

The 10-year Treasury yield experiences a slight increase after a week of gains.

Burberry unveils significant transformation, propelling stock prices to a record high

Burberry unveils significant transformation, propelling stock prices to a record high

The personal luxury goods market is expected to decline for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, according to research.

The personal luxury goods market is expected to decline for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, according to research.

Possible exemptions from Trump tariffs could present chances for Britain.

Possible exemptions from Trump tariffs could present chances for Britain.

After Trump's victory, former Fed policymaker Mester predicts fewer rate cuts in the market next year.

After Trump's victory, former Fed policymaker Mester predicts fewer rate cuts in the market next year.

Despite the Bank of England's potential rate cuts, Brits prepare for increased mortgage payments.

Despite the Bank of England's potential rate cuts, Brits prepare for increased mortgage payments.

The UK's wealthy individuals are experiencing financial strain due to Labour's budget that includes tax increases.

The UK's wealthy individuals are experiencing financial strain due to Labour's budget that includes tax increases.

The UK's Conservatives appoint Kemi Badenoch as their new leader, moving the party towards the right.

The UK's Conservatives appoint Kemi Badenoch as their new leader, moving the party towards the right.

Labour government's tax-raising budget to harm UK businesses' hiring and increase inflation, warns UK businesses.

Labour government's tax-raising budget to harm UK businesses' hiring and increase inflation, warns UK businesses.

The central bank of Switzerland is facing a dilemma due to the country's potential deflation.

The central bank of Switzerland is facing a dilemma due to the country's potential deflation.

After reaching a 3-month peak last week, U.S. Treasury yields are still climbing.

After reaching a 3-month peak last week, U.S. Treasury yields are still climbing.

This week, the Labour government of Britain will present its first Budget, putting an end to the prolonged uncertainty.

This week, the Labour government of Britain will present its first Budget, putting an end to the prolonged uncertainty.

Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds decline following a previous session where they surpassed 4.25%.

Yields on 10-year Treasury bonds decline following a previous session where they surpassed 4.25%.

The IMF chief cautions against premature celebration as the global economy faces low growth and high debt.

The IMF chief cautions against premature celebration as the global economy faces low growth and high debt.

The UK's wealthy non-doms are calling for an Italian-style tax regime to prevent a wealth exodus.

The UK's wealthy non-doms are calling for an Italian-style tax regime to prevent a wealth exodus.

The UK will trial Eli Lilly's weight loss drugs to combat unemployment.

The UK will trial Eli Lilly's weight loss drugs to combat unemployment.

The business minister states that UK trade deals with India and Gulf nations are a top priority.

The business minister states that UK trade deals with India and Gulf nations are a top priority.

UK Prime Minister Starmer pledges to reduce bureaucratic hurdles to encourage investment.

UK Prime Minister Starmer pledges to reduce bureaucratic hurdles to encourage investment.

New business opportunities in Britain attract international investors as Labour tries to woo them.

New business opportunities in Britain attract international investors as Labour tries to woo them.

The UK economy expanded by 0.2% in August, as predicted.

The UK economy expanded by 0.2% in August, as predicted.

Zealand Pharma CEO discusses the competition between Wegovy and Zepbound in targeting the next generation of obesity drugs.

Zealand Pharma CEO discusses the competition between Wegovy and Zepbound in targeting the next generation of obesity drugs.

Slightly higher treasury yields as investors anticipate inflation information.

Slightly higher treasury yields as investors anticipate inflation information.

The 10-year Treasury yield decreases after surpassing 4% in the previous session.

The 10-year Treasury yield decreases after surpassing 4% in the previous session.

Keir Starmer strives for a government restart just over nine months into his tenure.

Keir Starmer strives for a government restart just over nine months into his tenure.

The 10-year Treasury yield slightly increased after a strong jobs report.

The 10-year Treasury yield slightly increased after a strong jobs report.

The defense sector in Britain is competing for limited government funding as it strives to achieve a target of 2.5 percent.

The defense sector in Britain is competing for limited government funding as it strives to achieve a target of 2.5 percent.

European shipping stocks experience a 5% decline due to the impact of the U.S. port strikes.

European shipping stocks experience a 5% decline due to the impact of the U.S. port strikes.

European markets set for rise; U.S. jobs data awaited

European markets set for rise; U.S. jobs data awaited

Since the Covid-19 boom, UK house sales have increased due to lower mortgage rates driving activity.

Since the Covid-19 boom, UK house sales have increased due to lower mortgage rates driving activity.