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UK house prices fall for first time in 6 months as rates stay high

UK house prices fall for first time in 6 months as rates stay high

LONDON (Reuters) – British house prices fell 1.0% in March, their first drop since September 2023, figures from mortgage lender..

Holcim to acquire South American concrete products firm Tensolite

Holcim to acquire South American concrete products firm Tensolite

ZURICH (Reuters) – Holcim on Friday said it will buy Tensolite, a maker and distributor of pre-cast concrete systems in South Am..

How to dress for a business: Choosing professional attire

How to dress for a business: Choosing professional attire

In the fast-paced world of corporate leadership, professional attire often speaks volumes about one’s approach to business.  Two..

Are presentation skills important?

Are presentation skills important?

My boss requested that I speak at a Rotary breakfast, network, and present the business offerings.  At the time, I worked in human res..

Sterling hits one-week high vs dollar, focus on rally against Swiss Franc

Sterling hits one-week high vs dollar, focus on rally against Swiss Franc

(Reuters) – Sterling edged higher against a weakening dollar and dropped versus the euro on Thursday, with investors focused on ..

Stocks and bonds take heart from Powell; commodities strong

Stocks and bonds take heart from Powell; commodities strong

LONDON (Reuters) – Global shares rallied on Thursday as U.S. rate cuts remained on the table even if their timing was unclear, w..

UK on track to exit recession despite slower services growth, PMI data shows

UK on track to exit recession despite slower services growth, PMI data shows

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s economy looks on track to exit recession when official first-quarter growth data is next published, ..

Oil steady, bolstered by lower supply concerns

Oil steady, bolstered by lower supply concerns

LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices were steady on Thursday, shored up by concerns about lower supply as major producers keep output cuts in ..

Why wedding etiquette matters: a guide to celebrating

Why wedding etiquette matters: a guide to celebrating

Have you been invited to a wedding recently?…did you want to go?  Some love attending weddings, and some loathe the idea! Those who lo..

Dollar hits two-week low while battered yen stabilises

Dollar hits two-week low while battered yen stabilises

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dollar hit a two-week low on Thursday as economic data supported expectations for quick rate cuts in th..