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As bond yields declined earlier this year, the equity market rally broadened in the middle of the second quarter, meaning more stocks started gaining value across a wider range of sectors.

Following his dismal performance in the European Parliament elections on 9 June, French President Emmanuel Macron called for a snap election, an effort to discredit Marine Le Pen’s populist National Rally as a serious party of government.

This weekend, the V&A opens the first exhibition of its kind celebrating the unequalled 40-year career of fashion model and cultural icon Naomi Campbell; NAOMI: In Fashion.

We are halfway through an election year when more global voters – some 49% of the world’s population – are heading to the polls, the most ever.

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a conservation charity dedicated to creating and protecting wetland birds and their habitats, and advocating for wetlands and ecological issues worldwide. Find out how LGT Wealth Management are working with the WWT on their conservation projects.

The ECB cut interest rates by 0.25% to 3.75%, marking the first decline in five years, contrasting with fewer expected cuts from the Fed and BoE. While the starting gun on the rate cutting cycle has started, regional differences will result in a widening gap between central banks.

The perception of sleep among professionals has changed dramatically over the past decade. Previously, being sleep-deprived was seen as a badge of honor, now, there is a recognition of the importance of sleep for health and performance. Peter Firth discusses the market for sleep-related products and the use of technology and data to monitor sleep.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's decision to bring forward the general election to 4 July was unexpected, yet it has caused little market reaction. Labour is widely accepted to win the upcoming election, with expectations for policies promoting a pro-business and pro-worker environment, emphasising sustainable growth, labour market modernisation, and fair pay

Experts believe we could be on the verge of entering a new era of computing – the quantum era. The industry is poised for exponential growth over the current decade, with estimates ranging from a 15% to 50% compound annual growth rate.

Companies are taking advantage of discounted bond prices to buy back debt at a reduced cost, effectively allowing them to pay less while reducing their debt by the full par value. With central banks maintaining high interest rates, more companies are expected to pursue similar debt reduction opportunities over the next 12 to 18 months, enhancing their credit metrics and financial stability.