Evening Standard - June 08, 2023

Rate Hikes Put Pressure On Markets

HIGHER-for-longer interest rate expectations following surprise hikes in Australia and Canada today put more pressure on markets amid a surge in bond yields.

Rishi's Big U.S. Pitch Betmo

Red carpet welcome as pm holds court at baseball | Ukraine tops agenda but crunch talks on a.I. Threat | he bids to move on from fraught Boris-Truss era

Bowen's late show ends rollercoaster ride on a thrilling high

Winger's last-minute finish is crowning moment for West Ham's staff and squad

Players party through the night - so it's no surprise they're on late flight home

A PARTY, a parade and a wedding — no wonder Mark Noble predicts the West Ham players are unlikely to get much sleep over the next few days.

How West Ham came to rule Europe

From the tiny Danish city of Viborg to the Prague celebrations, Malik Ouzia tells the inside story of an incredible campaign

Triple Point hit by fintech performance

TRIPLE Point today became the latest private equity firm to suffer from the downturn in tech valuations after it reported a slump in the value of shareholder assets.

Crest boss warns over demand after 22% slump in home sales

THE boss of housebuilder Crest Nicholson today warned that buyer demand and confidence will suffer if interest rates continue to rise, but predicted the current spate of mortgage market volatility may have reached its peak.

Painted out of history? Rosenthal snubbed by RA

THE Royal Academy launched its summer exhibition this week with great fanfare.

Zelensky visits aftermath of dam 'ecocide'

VOLODYMYR ZELENSKY today visited flood-hit Kherson as British defence chiefs said Ukrainian forces had seized the “initiative” in heavy fighting in several areas of the frontline.

Who is the 'Eye of Sauron-like' barrister battling Prince Harry?

A BEAST in court. An opponent to be feared. A fearless and fearsome cross-examiner with an Eye of Sauron-like focus on client expectations.