Priya Sharma, Financial Markets Reporter

Priya Sharma is a financial markets reporter covering equities, bonds, currencies, and commodities. With a CFA qualification and five years of experience at the Financial Times, she translates complex market movements into accessible analysis for general readers. She is particularly known for her coverage of retail investing and market volatility.
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Shoppers Embrace ‘Damp January’ as Alcohol Sales Surge at Waitrose

** As the first month of the new year progresses, Waitrose has…

UK Manufacturing Sector Sees Resurgence as Exports Rise for the First Time in Four Years

** The UK manufacturing industry is experiencing a notable upturn, with fresh…

UK Economic Growth Slows as Tax Hikes and Investment Woes Loom

A new report from the EY Item Club forecasts a significant deceleration…

XP Factory Faces Tough Market Conditions, Adjusts Growth Plans Amid Profit Warnings

XP Factory, the company behind the popular Boom Battle Bar and Escape…

Gold and Silver Prices Plummet: A Brutal Sell-Off Hits Markets

Gold and silver markets are experiencing a significant downturn, marking some of…

Gold and Silver Prices Plummet Following Friday’s Market Shock

In a stark reversal of fortune, gold and silver prices have taken…

From Hospital Bed to £171 Million Enterprise: Lucy Goff’s Journey with Lyma

In just seven years, Lucy Goff has transformed her life-threatening health crisis…

Crayola Unveils Ambitious Multimillion-Pound Investment Plan for UK and Ireland

US crayon giant Crayola has announced a significant investment initiative aimed at…

UK Interest Rates Expected to Hold Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

** As the Bank of England prepares for its first interest rate…

Interest Rates Set to Remain Steady at 3.75% Amid Rising Inflation Concerns

Economists widely anticipate that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…

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