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Weekly outlook: US and China inflation figures and ECB policy decision The key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 7 June Monday 7 June -German factory orders -US NFIB Small Business Optimism Index According to 2019 data from the US Census Bureau, small businesses represent 99% of all American firms and account for 70% of American jobs so small companies can give a good guide to how the US economy is doing, said AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould. The NFIB Small Business Opt...

There may also be interest in the macro diary with US inflation figures and UK GDP data due towards the end of the week

In the first session following the bank holiday, the mid-cap index rose 0.8 per cent or 191.04 points to 22,874.99, a huge gain since the lows of March last year when it fell below 14,000.

By Sarah Laing May 5, 2021 Upper Crust has been a go-to baked-goods supplier to popular restaurants and retailers for more than 30 years. (Courtesy of Upper Crust) When you look at a croissant in your grocery store’s bakery department, your foremost thought might be: “I’ll take six for home and one for the car.” But when Carmela Serebryany sees a croissant — specifically, one produced by Upper Crust — she sees an entire supply chain. “It’s a whole different thing to m...

Eating at Bristol Airport: places where you can grab a bite before your flight There are a wide range of options available Updated Many travellers like having something to eat and drink before catching a flight. It is an easy way of killing time in the airport while you are waiting to board, for instance. We have previously looked at places you can stay near Bristol Airport, as well as places that are offering covid tests privately in Bristol, in case you are hoping to travel to a country that...

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Getech Group boosted by contract wins A look at the major movers on the London market on Thursday Getech Group PLC (LON:GTC) has gained ground after positive contract news and an increasing presence in green energy. The company, which specialises in providing data, software and analytic products to the energy industry, said it had renewed software licences with existing customers with a combined value of around £375,000. It has also won contracts for data and services with new and existing cus...

  "Its tough," Plummer said. "You just keep going, just like every other business down here. It is a day-to-day thing at this point." Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom said, "I fear its a little illusory, this notion of herd immunity." Despite that, Gov. Newsom is allowing businesses to fully reopen on June 15. This had Plummer feeling a little uneasy. "It is definitely concerning,” Plummer said. “To say I am not scared about it; I would be lying but I am hoping that doesnt happen. We are going...

The airport and railway caterer behind Upper Crust and Caffè Ritazza has predicted that passenger numbers will not return to pre-Covid levels until 2024 as it tapped its shareholders for £475 million

Many sites have been forced to close during lockdowns (Aaron Chown/PA) Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Upper Crust owner SSP will ask shareholders for close to half a billion pounds to tie it over until the travel market recovers from the ravages of Covid-19. The company, which relies heavily on sales in airports and t...