DWP monthly payment boost for State Pensioners born before year may not be available

DWP monthly payment boost for State Pensioners born before year may not be available

Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal the National Pension currently provides an average income for 13.2 million adults across the country. This payment is available to those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for men and women, and have made at least 10 … Read more

Global bonds are reeling from heavy monthly losses as the war economy grows

Bond markets are under pressure as the war in the Middle East raises inflation concerns

Prolonged conflicts change the market’s focus to bearish growth Central banks walk a tightrope; UK long-term interest rates are expected to rise by around 100 bps in March Germany is up 69bps, US is up 50bps SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK, March 30 (Reuters) – Global government bonds are headed for their biggest monthly decline in years as … Read more

Oil is on track for a monthly increase as the Iran war wreaks havoc on markets

Oil is on track for a monthly increase as the Iran war wreaks havoc on markets

The price of Brent crude oil is on track for its biggest monthly gain recorded in March after the Iran conflict sent markets into turmoil. Brent crude, the international benchmark, has risen 51% since the start of March, LSEG data show, hitting a monthly record of 46% in September 1990 after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, … Read more