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NS&I quietly raises interest rates on savings accounts

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National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has increased interest rates on its Direct Savings and Income Bond accounts, as well as launching a new issue of its UK Savings Bonds. With the Bank of England’s base rate expected to remain at its current level of 5.25 per cent for a little while longer, savers can still … Read more

Shippers to expect more empty Asia-Europe cruises as rates rise – The Loadstar

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Photo 114782479 © Oana Ungureanu | Dreamstime.com By Gavin van Marle 29/05/2024 It was just over a month ago that shippers began to realize that a significant disruption was in the Asia-Northern Europe trade route – a sudden increase in demand led to tight space, combined with the start of growth in fast spot rates. … Read more