The Euro is at its lowest against a selection of currencies since last November - is this just down to increasing support for Marine Le Pen's French Presidency bid? And could we see more falls in the Euro? Jane Foley, senior currency strategist at Rabobank, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for more.
Guests: Jane Foley
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Could an eco-friendly loan from California have global implications? In the second part of Share Radio's Special Report into so-called PACE loans, Matt Cox investigates why some of those familiar with the product believe it's set to trigger a new subprime lending crisis.
Guests: Matt Cox
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
The Labour Party is on shaky ground ahead of two crucial by-elections tomorrow - both seats were held by Labour but at least Copeland, in Cumbria, is now favoured to go to the Conservatives. What would a loss mean for Labour's future? Share Radio's senior analyst Ed Bowsher spoke with John Ashmore, chief reporter at Politics Home for the latest, including analysis of today's Prime Minister's Questions.
Guests: John Ashmore
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
Lloyds Bank is firmly on the recovery track as it announced the biggest profit since the financial crisis - shares are up and the bank is paying a special dividend. And Hotel Chocolat's in 'retail nirvana' while challenger bank Metro Bank is on track to make its first annual profit. Share Radio's Ed Bowsher covered the day's top company news with Chris Bailey, founder of Financial Orbit.
Guests: Chris Bailey
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The latest UK GDP figures shown a slight improvement in the fourth quarter but overall growth has softened to 1.8 percent. But will growth slow as Brexit negotiations kick off this year? And Lloyds Bank posts strong results. Chris Justham, Relationship Manager at Seven Investment Management, joined Share Radio's Ed Bowsher for analysis of the day's key economic news.
Guests: Chris Justham
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
The FTSE 100 has hit record highs since the start of the year, dumbfounding many analysts who had expected the UK's flagship index to endure some rocky times in the lead up to Brexit. However, the overall view of the stock market doesn't necessarily tell the tale of the companies within it. For more on this, Share Radio's Ed Bowsher is joined by Trevor Green, Head of UK Equities at Aviva Investors.
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
The Greek government and euro-zone finance ministers agreed a new plan for further negotiations on the Greek bailout yesterday. So what have they agreed so far and how significant is yesterday's deal? Ed was joined on the line by Iain Begg, professorial research fellow at the European Institute at the London School of Economics to find out more.
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
Greek bonds have strengthened this morning, following last night’s agreement between the Greek government and the Eurozone on reforms for further bailout payments. Meanwhile, French bonds have hit by Le Pen's improving position in opinion polls, For these stories and others shaping global markets, Share Radio's Ed Bowsher was joined in the studio by Jeremy Stretch, Head of G10 FX Strategy at CIBC.
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
It's our daily examination of some of the business stories making the corporate news headlines. Share Radio's Ed Bowsher was joined on the line by Daniel Thomas, Deputy Companies Editor at the Financial Times, for a full roundup. On today's edition: HSBC shares slide after 62% profit fall, Anglo American swings back to profit and retreats on disposal plan, BHP Billiton back in profit but warns of uncertainty, & more.
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Original Broadcast: Share Radio Afternoon
There are two by-elections in Labour seats this week, and it now appears there's a chance that the Tories could win BOTH seats. For this thoughts on this, Ed spoke to John Rentoul, chief political commentator at The independent.
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