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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Gilts have staged a strong rally this week, driving down the UK government’s borrowing costs as chancellor Rachel Reeves looks for tax rises and spending cuts in next month’s Budget.The yield on the country’s benchmark 10-year debt, which moves inversely to prices, has fallen 0.14 percentage points this week to 4.53 per cent. That puts the yield on track for its biggest weekly decline since April, despite a small rise on Friday.Global sovereign bond yields have been dragged lower in recent sessions…

The world’s smartest investors are quietly dumping cash and rushing toward gold. Behind the move lies a simple but alarming truth: paper money is losing its value faster than most people realize. “We are in that stage where there’s going to be a big reset,” said Rishabh Nahar, a 32-year-old fund manager who oversees Rs 350 crore at his quantitative investment firm. Speaking to Sharan Hegde, founder of the 1% Club, Nahar explained why holding cash is becoming the surest way to grow poorer. Over the past five years, global central banks have flooded the system with cheap liquidity. “The…

Coca-Cola cans are seen in a store in Poland on July 18, 2025. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesCoca-Cola (NYSE: KO) is expected to release its earnings on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Analyzing data from the past five years, Coca-Cola stock has shown a pattern of positive one-day returns following earnings announcements, occurring 67% of the time. The median positive return noted was 1.3%, with a maximum one-day positive return of 4.7%.For traders who focus on events, while the actual results against consensus and expectations are essential, recognizing these historical trends can provide a strategic edge.…

By HELEN KIRRANE, REPORTER, THIS IS MONEY Updated: 17:12, 22 September 2025 Hargreaves Lansdown has entered the cash savings market with the launch of its own cash Isa account.The investment platform giant is taking on high street banks with its new easy-access cash Isa in partnership with challenger bank Shawbrook, paying a rate of 3.45 per cent.The interest rate is variable, but Hargreaves Lansdown said it would never pay less than 0.65 percentage points lower than the Bank of England base rate, which today stands at 4 per cent. Hargreaves Lansdown already offers cash savings products through its savings platform Active Savings in…

One of the challenges of creating a dependable European green hydrogen market capable of decarbonising some of the heaviest carbon-emitting industries is guaranteeing the stability of production.Recognising the role of green hydrogen in a future and more independent European energy mix, the European Commission’s REPowerEU set a target of 20m tonnes of renewable hydrogen by 2030.1To help move toward that goal, Spanish multinational energy company Moeve, formerly known as Cepsa, is crafting the “green hydrogen ring”, a system that will enable the supply of diverse production sources for the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley that it is developing in southern Spain…

Land Rover knows its customers love customising their cars, so contrasting roof colours, decal packs, wheelarch extensions and off-road gear such as chunky roof racks will all be part of the offering.  What platform will underpin the new baby Defender?The baby Defender will differ from its big brother largely in terms of proportions, which come courtesy of a new EMA platform. Unlike the full-sized model, which runs combustion engines lengthwise under the bonnet, the new electric architecture is packaged more efficiently. This is better for cabin space, but means having a longer front overhang.  The wheelbase is also long in…

Pressing challenges like climate change require a coordinated, multilateral response. So too does the trend of economic nationalism spreading around the world. A multilateral green trade pact focused on decarbonising heavy industries and bringing prosperity to working people would provide an important counterpoint to the Trump administration’s country-specific tariffs, and a creeping unilateralism that sees trade as a zero-sum game. Importantly, it would also demonstrate that a renewed commitment to international cooperation can align climate, trade, and industrial policy to meet the challenges of the 21st century.Such an arrangement would require bold creativity and innovative new systems. Traditional free trade agreements…

THE Northern Ireland Open returns to Belfast with some of snooker’s biggest names competing for the prestigious Alex Higgins trophy. Kyren Wilson is the reigning champion after he won the title for the first time last year, beating record four-time winner Judd Trump 9-3 in the final. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Kyren Wilson will be looking to defend his title in BelfastCredit: PA Home hero Mark Allen will be one of the star attractions in Belfast as the Pistol looks to win the Northern Ireland Open for a third time. The 39-year-old made a brilliant start…

In India, the act of acquiring gold and silver transcends a mere financial transaction; it’s a deep-rooted tradition. For countless generations, these precious metals have been purchased in the form of coins and ornaments during auspicious periods like Dhanteras and Diwali. These purchases carry immense spiritual significance and are simultaneously regarded as a prudent strategy for long-term wealth accumulation. This ingrained cultural habit has greatly benefited Indian households, serving as a reliable store of value, minimising reliance on borrowing, and acting as a hedge against inflation. Even today, gold and silver are consistently viewed as one of the most secure…

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