Inflation is only going one way. Let’s hope interest rates don’t follow | Larry Elliott

It seems so obvious. The Bank of England sets interest rates to hit the government’s 2% inflation target. Inflation is currently 2.3% and – despite holding steady in March – is certain to go higher over the coming months. Higher borrowing costs choke...

With earnings around the corner, one trader is betting against the banks—here’s why

A big week is ahead for the financials sector as a handful of big banks get ready to report earnings, but Todd Gordon of TradingAnalysis.com sees downside brewing in the charts for the group. Financials initially began the year as one of the best-performing sectors,...