Author: Charlotte

Rigg and Furrow, farmhouse brewery in Acklington.Tickets are now on sale for the annual From The Land beer festival in Northumberland.A two-day celebration of beer held at farmhouse brewery Rigg and Furrow, in the heart of the Northumbrian countryside in Acklington, will return from May 2 – 3.A spokesperson for the brewery said: “We’re excited to welcome some of the UK’s finest fermentationists and brewers to the farm this May Bank Holiday weekend.“We’ve invited breweries that celebrate the land and the combination of agriculture and industry that inspires and informs our own brewing here at Rigg & Furrow.”There will be…

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FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEWSilver has come under renewed pressure on Tuesday after the markets got a bit scared following Iran’s refusal to participate in the Islamabad talks due to the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Most of the losses were then pared after Trump extended the ceasefire to allow more time for Iran to put forward a proposal to end the war but didn’t lift the blockade. There’s no deadline for this latest extension, so we might just get stuck in this new situation until the bombs start dropping again or they finally reach a deal. For now, the short-term…

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Find out which banks are offering the best MMA rates right now. As interest rates begin to fall following the Fed’s recent rate cuts, it’s more important than ever to ensure you’re earning a competitive rate on your savings. One option you may want to consider is a money market account (MMA). These accounts are similar to savings accounts — they offer interest on your balance, but may also include a debit card and/or check-writing capabilities. Wondering where the top money market account rates can be found today? Here’s what you need to know. From a historical perspective, money market…

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It’s been said that most active stock pickers underperform a plain index fund over long stretches. The crypto version of that assertion is shaping up to be even more lopsided, as most tokens will eventually go to zero, or simply fail to keep up with the two coins, Bitcoin (BTC 0.82%) and Ethereum (ETH 3.22%), that already command a healthy majority of the entire sector’s market cap. That poses an interesting question from a portfolio allocation perspective. If Bitcoin and Ethereum have been the biggest and most successful coins for years, is there really a point in getting exposure to any…

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Alex Ruddy, from the IoD, said: “The results of our third survey highlight a clear confidence gap between the outlook for individual businesses and the wider Jersey economy. “While many organisations remain resilient, the persistent pessimism about the broader economic environment is a warning sign. “Ahead of the 2026 elections, we urge policymakers to prioritise fiscal discipline, provide certainty on investment plans, and reduce regulatory burdens. “Jersey’s future competitiveness depends on decisive action now. IoD Jersey will continue to engage with government and stakeholders to ensure that the voice of business is heard in shaping the island’s economic future.” Source…

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Man Group reported assets under management of $228.7bn at the end of March, up slightly from $227.6bn in December, as investment gains offset net outflows during the first quarter, according to Financial Times. The firm said AUM increased by $1.1bn over the period, driven by $3.1bn of positive performance, which was partly offset by $1.6bn of net outflows and a small negative impact from other movements. Outflows included a $6.1bn redemption from a single systematic long-only equity client. Alternative AUM rose to $106.9bn from $103.9bn, supported by investment gains despite $1.0bn of outflows. Within this, liquid alternatives increased to $89.8bn,…

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Fig. 2. Bitcoin is pulling back slightly after reaching new local highs. On Wednesday evening, Bitcoin briefly exceeded $79K, confirming our view of relatively weak resistance in the $75–86K range. This was the positive side of the close correlation with traditional financial markets. The flip side of this correlation was a pause in growth as key indices pulled back from all-time highs, causing the leading cryptocurrency to retreat to the $78K range. Crypto News The Volo liquid staking protocol on the Sui blockchain lost $3.5 million due to a hack. According to estimates by Memento Research, April was the worst…

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