Economics / Markets

British expat votes in Spain fear a dent in the pound whichever party takes Government after polling today, a survey suggests.

PSigma's Bill Mott believes a hung parliament will be the worst case scenario for investors, and markets will respond best to a Conservative victory.

As consumption continues to rise and new forms of energy are developed, will oil be toppled from its perch? Christopher Wheaton, energy analyst at RCM, gives his views about the long-term dynamics in the markets.

Julian Chillingworth, CIO of Rathbone Unit Trust Management, on troubled times for Europe in the weeks ahead...

It's decision time. Finally the General Election 2010 is here. But before you rush out to mark your cross in the polling booth, here is a recap of what the three main parties are offering in six key policy areas.

Newspapers gripped with Election fever have Cameron's name splashed over (almost all) the front pages, as polling day 2010 kicks-off.

The FTSE has plunged in afternoon trading and the euro slumped to a 14-month low against the dollar on fears Greece's financial troubles will spill over into neighbouring states.

The UK budget deficit will hit 12% this year to become the highest in the EU, the European Commission forecasts.

The FTSE was off 0.83% at 5365.96 points this morning despite the largest miners regaining some of the ground they lost yesterday.

Goldman Sachs was reported last night to be considering settlement talks with the US regulators over the fraud charges brought against it last month, reports The Times.