Hugo Duncan is a journalist based in the United Kingdom, specializing in local economic news and analysis. He writes for publications such as Express Digest, MailOnline, and This Is Money, and his work has also been featured in Cigalah Group. Hugo covers a wide range of topics, including the economy, finance, and investment trends.
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Hugo Duncan’s articles mainly focus on finance and economy, with particular emphasis on data-driven information. His coverage heavily features investment analysis and expert commentary, indicating a preference for pitches offering in-depth financial insights or analyses backed by credible data.
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Having hijacked a takeover of DS Smith by Mondi last week, International Paper came clean over its plans should its £5.7bn deal be successful.
By: Hugo Duncan
London base: After hijacking a proposed takeover of DS Smith by Mondi last week, International Paper made clear its plans should the £5.7 billion deal be successful
Peel Hunt urged ministers to address the 'penal level' of the tax in the UK as it set out reforms needed to boost share ownership and drive up valuations of London-listed firms.
Shell chief exec Wael Sawan (pictured) said the oil giant was looking at 'all options' - including the possibility of moving its share listing to New York.
JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon (pictured) warned that inflation may not fall as far as hoped - meaning rates will stay higher than expected for longer.
Prime Minister Sunak (pictured) and Jeremy Hunt were hoping that lower inflation would lead to interest rate cuts in the UK this year.
In a boost to investors with money in shares, ISAs and pensions, the FTSE 100 rose as high as 8044 before giving up some of the gains to close up 0.9 per cent.
Easing tensions in the Middle East and hopes for an interest rate cut are boosting market gains By Hugo Duncan and This is money Updated:
Investment trusts are companies listed on the stock market and are therefore subject to the UK's 'pernicious' stamp duty regime.
By: Hugo Duncan
Investment trusts are subject to the UK's ‘pernicious' stamp duty regime This means savers pay a 0.5% levy when they buy shares in these trusts
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