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Two major mortgage lenders announce ‘very significant’ rate cuts

One of the UK’s leading mortgage brokers has called the move a ‘turning point’ for prospective buyers

The Independent UK

Sub-4% two-year fixed mortgage within sight as Barclays and Santander slash rates

The ‘big six’ lenders joined the ongoing rate war, following a number of others such as Halifax and HSBC in reducing mortgage prices this year

Evening Standard

Cut your mortgage and credit card bills: how to reduce your debt for 2024

As many lenders cut their interest rates, switching can save you cash – and look out for credit card perks

The Guardian - UK

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UK homeowners face £19bn rise in mortgage costs as fixed-rate deals expire

Up to 1.5m households expected to face sharp increase this year, with inflation and tax rises also denting spending power

The Guardian - UK

‘The gloves are off’: More lenders join mortgage rate price war

First Direct and TSB were among the latest lenders cutting rates

Evening Standard

Mortgage rate cuts ‘will take some of sting out of rise’ for people refixing

HSBC UK is among lenders making cuts to its fixed rates and an expert has suggested others could follow suit.

The Independent UK

HSBC joins mortgage rate-cutting drive with deals below 4%

Five- and 10-year fixed-rate remortgage offers announced as lenders big and small reduce rates

The Guardian - UK

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HSBC becomes first 'big six' lender to bring back sub-4% mortgage rates

It joins Generation H, which launched its first rate below 4% just before Christmas

Evening Standard

HSBC-backed London fintech Monese warns on its future after losses widen

The scale of the cash crunch facing London’s tech sector has been laid bare after City-based unicorn Monese warned that its future was under threat unless it could raise additional funds.

Evening Standard

Stocks Settle Mixed on Tech Strength and Energy Stock Weakness

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.05%. Stocks on Thursday settled mixed, with the S&P...

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Stocks Edge Higher as the Dow and Nasdaq Post New Record Highs

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.11%. Stocks this morning are modestly high, with the S&P...

Barchart

2023 has been ‘comeback year’ for spending on live events, says bank

Live events have taken centre stage once more in customers’ spending habits, with the average spend at £50 to £60 per month, according to HSBC UK.

The Independent UK

HSBC Employs US Stock Analysts, Enhancing Service for Wealthy Clients

HSBC takes stock in its commitment to serve the well-heeled as it adds a dash of US stock analysts to its repertoire, catering to wealthy clients with prec...

Top News

Mortgage lenders cut rates as gilt yields tumble

“2024 will be the year of the cuts,” one economist said

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

EU agrees plan to enable member states to end all gas imports from Russia

New power to allow importers to sever ties would help to end Europe’s reliance on Russian supplies

Barchart

Markets Today: Stocks Rise on Fed-Friendly ADP and Productivity Reports

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.34%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.45%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher after a smaller-than-expected increase in Nov ADP employment bolstered speculation the Fed is done raising interest rates. Stock index...

The Guardian - UK

Lloyds chief urges UK policymakers to keep their hands off banks’ profits

CEO Charlie Nunn calls for measures such a windfall tax to be ruled out before next general election

Barchart

Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Slip on Weakness in European Stocks

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.17%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.20%. Stock index futures this morning are under pressure on negative carryover from a decline in the Euro Stoxx 50 to a 1-week low. European stocks fell back...

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The Independent UK

HSBC UK says banking services are returning after Black Friday outage

HSBC UK said an ‘internal system issue’ had caused the disruption, but banking services are ‘getting back up and running’.

The National (Scotland)

HSBC not working: Users report problems with app and online banking

Thousands of users have reported issues with major bank HSBC on Friday (November 24) morning saying the app and online banking is not working.

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of HSBC customers in UK unable to access online banking services

Consumers report problems using bank’s app on one of the busiest shopping days of year, Black Friday

The Independent UK

HSBC warns of rise in firms targeted by purchase scams ahead of Black Friday

Purchase scams cases were 30% higher in October compared with the same month last year, the bank said.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on festive marketing: stop spending like there’s no tomorrow

Editorial: Between Black Friday and Christmas we will see adverts encouraging people to desire things that don’t reveal what they could cost the planet

The Guardian - UK

Jury clears climate protesters of causing damage to HSBC London HQ

Nine women used hammers and chisels to shatter building’s windows in April 2021 as part of Extinction Rebellion protest

Evening Standard

Day of reckoning looms in Downing Street for Sunak's inflation target

City expects inflation to fall in line with the prime minister's pledge to halve it, with much of the work done by the Bank of England

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