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MortgagesShould I sell my buy-to-let properties empty or with tenants living there?November 23, 202375I own a couple of buy-to-lets that I want to sell. The fixed rate mortgages are coming up for renewal...
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FundsUNITED STATES OIL FUND, LP Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. (form 10-Q)May 8, 202372The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed financial statements and the notes thereto of the United...
InvestingShould you bet your ISA allowance on beaten-down British shares bouncing back?March 17, 2023101These are unnerving times for anyone deciding how and where to invest this year's Isa allowance.The April 5 deadline is...
BankingUS Bancorp : December 31, 2022 U.S. Bank N.A. (Cincinnati, OH)January 31, 2023101 Report at the close of business December 31, 2022 This report is required by law: 12 U.S.C....
Currencies‘Keep an eye on EU ambitions’, incoming UK financial watchdog chair saysDecember 14, 2022121Leaving the EU ended the City's unfettered access to the bloc, sparking industry calls for a "Brexit dividend" of easing...
CurrenciesKremlin: U.S. Patriot systems in Ukraine would be legitimate targetDecember 14, 2022105Dec 14 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that U.S. Patriot missile defence systems would be a legitimate target...
CurrenciesBritain’s City Minister says he respects independent financial watchdogsOctober 11, 2022135A draft financial services and markets bill (FSMB) is before parliament for approval, giving UK financial regulators powers to amend...